In this poignant memoir, Lorenz H bner reflects on the beauty and complexity of life in Salzburg at the turn of the nineteenth century. Against the backdrop of political turmoil and social change, he chronicles his struggle to reconcile his love of nature and art with the demands of work and family. With eloquence and insight, H bner captures the spirit of his time and place, and offers a timeless meditation on the challenges and joys of human...