Mr Norris Changes Trains By Christopher Isherwood

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20240212

Written in 1935 and often paired with another book, Goodbye to Berlin, this evocative novel by Christopher Isherwood was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret.

Isherwood travelled to Berlin in 1929 with WH Auden, and his recollections of this sojourn doubtless inspired the book. It was a critical and popular success at the time of publication, but later Isherwood had problems with his own work and said it was 'heartless'. It remains an intriguing snapshot of Berlin as the Nazis slowly rose to power.

Abridged by Lucy Ellis

Read by Joseph Kloska

Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis.

Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis. It is often cited as one of the inspirations for the musical Cabaret.

20240213

Written in 1935 and often paired with another book, Goodbye to Berlin, this evocative novel by Christopher Isherwood was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret.

Abridged by Lucy Ellis

Read by Joseph Kloska

Arthur Norris reveals he has certain sympathies with the left which could prove dangerous

Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis.

Arthur Norris reveals he has certain sympathies with the left which could prove dangerous. He is asked to speak at a worker's rally - a risky business.

20240214

Written in 1935 and often paired with another book, Goodbye to Berlin, this evocative novel by Christopher Isherwood was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret.

Abridged by Lucy Ellis

Read by Joseph Kloska

Arthur Norris has had to make a hurried exit from Berlin.

Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis.

Arthur Norris has had to make a hurried exit from Berlin. William is mystified by his absence and suspects some foul play.

20240215

Written in 1935 and often paired with another book, Goodbye to Berlin, this evocative novel by Christopher Isherwood was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret.

Abridged by Lucy Ellis

Read by Joseph Kloska

Arthur asks William to do a little business for him in Switzerland.

Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis.

Arthur asks William to do a little business for him in Switzerland. William is uncertain as to its legality, but he needs the money.

20240216

Written in 1935 and often paired with another book, Goodbye to Berlin, this evocative novel by Christopher Isherwood was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret.

Abridged by Lucy Ellis

Read by Joseph Kloska

As the Nazis grip on power tightens, Arthur has to consider whether it is safe to stay.

Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis.

As the Nazis grip on power tightens, Arthur has to consider whether it is safe to stay. William also feels his time in Berlin is rapidly drawing to a close.

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01	20240212	Written in 1935 and often paired with another book, Goodbye to Berlin, this evocative novel by Christopher Isherwood was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret. Isherwood travelled to Berlin in 1929 with WH Auden, and his recollections of this sojourn doubtless inspired the book. It was a critical and popular success at the time of publication, but later Isherwood had problems with his own work and said it was 'heartless'. It remains an intriguing snapshot of Berlin as the Nazis slowly rose to power. Abridged by Lucy Ellis Read by Joseph Kloska Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis. Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis. It is often cited as one of the inspirations for the musical Cabaret.
02	20240213	Written in 1935 and often paired with another book, Goodbye to Berlin, this evocative novel by Christopher Isherwood was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret. Isherwood travelled to Berlin in 1929 with WH Auden, and his recollections of this sojourn doubtless inspired the book. It was a critical and popular success at the time of publication, but later Isherwood had problems with his own work and said it was 'heartless'. It remains an intriguing snapshot of Berlin as the Nazis slowly rose to power. Abridged by Lucy Ellis Read by Joseph Kloska Arthur Norris reveals he has certain sympathies with the left which could prove dangerous Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis. Arthur Norris reveals he has certain sympathies with the left which could prove dangerous. He is asked to speak at a worker's rally - a risky business.
03	20240214	Written in 1935 and often paired with another book, Goodbye to Berlin, this evocative novel by Christopher Isherwood was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret. Isherwood travelled to Berlin in 1929 with WH Auden, and his recollections of this sojourn doubtless inspired the book. It was a critical and popular success at the time of publication, but later Isherwood had problems with his own work and said it was 'heartless'. It remains an intriguing snapshot of Berlin as the Nazis slowly rose to power. Abridged by Lucy Ellis Read by Joseph Kloska Arthur Norris has had to make a hurried exit from Berlin. Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis. Arthur Norris has had to make a hurried exit from Berlin. William is mystified by his absence and suspects some foul play.
04	20240215	Written in 1935 and often paired with another book, Goodbye to Berlin, this evocative novel by Christopher Isherwood was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret. Isherwood travelled to Berlin in 1929 with WH Auden, and his recollections of this sojourn doubtless inspired the book. It was a critical and popular success at the time of publication, but later Isherwood had problems with his own work and said it was 'heartless'. It remains an intriguing snapshot of Berlin as the Nazis slowly rose to power. Abridged by Lucy Ellis Read by Joseph Kloska Arthur asks William to do a little business for him in Switzerland. Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis. Arthur asks William to do a little business for him in Switzerland. William is uncertain as to its legality, but he needs the money.
05	20240216	Written in 1935 and often paired with another book, Goodbye to Berlin, this evocative novel by Christopher Isherwood was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret. Isherwood travelled to Berlin in 1929 with WH Auden, and his recollections of this sojourn doubtless inspired the book. It was a critical and popular success at the time of publication, but later Isherwood had problems with his own work and said it was 'heartless'. It remains an intriguing snapshot of Berlin as the Nazis slowly rose to power. Abridged by Lucy Ellis Read by Joseph Kloska As the Nazis grip on power tightens, Arthur has to consider whether it is safe to stay. Isherwood's novel piquantly evokes the atmosphere of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis. As the Nazis grip on power tightens, Arthur has to consider whether it is safe to stay. William also feels his time in Berlin is rapidly drawing to a close.