Hörbuchkritik: Constantin Liebs Roman "Wildboden"
Summary
This episode presents the audiobook of Konstantin Lieb’s debut novel *Wildboden*, narrated by Nina Kunzendorf and Johann von Bülow. The story depicts the final years of expressionist painter Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and his partner Erna Schilling in Swiss exile, highlighting their strained relationship amidst Nazi persecution and Kirchner’s mental decline. Lieb’s narrative brings Erna out of the artist’s shadow, exploring her role as a devoted assistant and muse while addressing the broader impact of political extremism on art.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and his exile
Overview of the novel 'Wildboden' and its author
Opening scene: Kirchner working in the Swiss Alps
The conflict between artistic dedication and isolation
Erna's role as assistant and the pseudonym Louis de Marçal
Reaction to the Nazi 'Degenerate Art' exhibition
Analysis of the voice acting and Kirchner's mental state
Kirchner's suicide and the impact of Nazi persecution
Modern parallels and the portrayal of Erna Schilling
Final thoughts on the relationship and the audiobook
Audiobook details and purchase information
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