Hyperion: personer, tidslinje och platser

Flemming travels along the Rhine after his companion’s death, finding that distance cannot remove his grief.

A disturbing crucifix and an old woman’s legend deepen Flemming’s distress in Andernach.

Flemming reaches Heidelberg and receives a warm welcome from the Baron.

During a snowstorm, Flemming and the Baron debate scholarship, solitude, and the suffering of authors.

Flemming reflects on fame and duty, then spends the winter studying German poetry.

Flemming and the Baron witness student ceremonies before von Kleist provokes six duels and receives two wounds.

Emma receives a married man’s declaration of love and resolves not to see him again.

Flemming and the Baron travel toward Ems, stopping at a mill and enjoying music and dance in Frankfort.

Flemming and the Baron spend their final evening together at Heidelberg Castle before their separate journeys.

Flemming crosses mountain passes, gives money to a herdsman, and reaches Interlachen.

In Interlachen, Flemming reunites with Berkley and becomes fascinated by Mary Ashburton’s voice.

Mary’s sketches prompt discussions of art and literature, deepening Flemming’s attraction without his recognizing her personal feeling.

After reading poetry with Mary, Flemming receives a letter announcing Emma’s death.

Mary’s suggestion that Flemming visit Chamouni chills his romantic hopes during their excursion through Lauterbrunnen Valley.

Flemming tells Mary a story about rejected love and identifies himself with its lover.

Recognizing that Mary does not return his love, Flemming leaves Interlachen with Berkley for Innsbruck.

Flemming suffers a week of delirious fever in Salzburg before recovering and discussing Hoffmann with Berkley.

A churchyard visit brings Flemming brief calm, and he stays beside the lake while Berkley travels onward.

Brother Bernardus describes his visions and plans for America, and Flemming parts from Berkley.

After hearing a sermon and watching an infant’s burial, Flemming resolves to return home and pursue useful action.

In Stuttgart, Flemming hears Mary’s voice but resists approaching her and departs the next morning.