The Caravaners
Elizabeth von Arnim
The Caravaners, a comic novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, describes an Edwardian caravan holiday in the English county of Kent from the viewpoint of the pompous and self-important Baron Otto von Ottringel, a major in the German army. The Baron becomes increasingly bewildered by the behaviour of the English people with whom he has chosen to spend a month in a convoy of horse-drawn caravans. The humorous and, at times, satirical narrative portrays the Baron’s platonic and one-sided pursuit of one unfortunate lady while his second wife, the long-suffering Edelgard, discovers her newly found freedom, much to the Baron’s dismay. However, it also serves as a thoughtful exploration of human nature, with its perceptive examination of social class and unlikely relationships. First published in 1913, The Caravaners is von Arnim’s eighth novel, and its mood and voice represent a marked departure from much of her other fiction.
Author - Elizabeth von Arnim.
Narrator - Daniel Weyman.
Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Caravaners, a comic novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, describes an Edwardian caravan holiday in the English county of Kent from the viewpoint of the pompous and self-important Baron Otto von Ottringel, a major in the German army. The Baron becomes increasingly bewildered by the behaviour of the English people with whom he has chosen to spend a month in a convoy of horse-drawn caravans. The humorous and, at times, satirical narrative portrays the Baron’s platonic and one-sided pursuit of one unfortunate lady while his second wife, the long-suffering Edelgard, discovers her newly found freedom, much to the Baron’s dismay. However, it also serves as a thoughtful exploration of human nature, with its perceptive examination of social class and unlikely relationships. First published in 1913, The Caravaners is von Arnim’s eighth novel, and its mood and voice represent a marked departure from much of her other fiction. Author - Elizabeth von Arnim. Narrator - Daniel Weyman. Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
Duration:00:21:50
Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
Duration:00:26:58
Chapter 11
Duration:00:25:46
Chapter 12
Duration:00:25:48
Chapter 13
Duration:00:31:20
Chapter 14
Duration:00:30:46
Chapter 15
Duration:00:31:35
Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
Duration:00:26:43
Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
Duration:00:34:50
Chapter 21
Duration:00:24:41
Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
Duration:00:00:09