
BILDER AUS DEN SÜDVOGESEN - 1.
The opening immerses you in the restless South Vosges, where a wild storm roars over mist‑cloaked lakes and jagged granite cliffs. The prose paints the wind as a living creature, whipping fog into towering fountains and rattling the pine‑covered ridges, while light pierces the gloom in fleeting blue holes. Every sentence feels like a breath of cold, clear air, inviting listeners to wander through a landscape that seems both timeless and on the brink of change.
In the midst of this elemental drama, a young narrator recalls a summer spent near a forest lodge, the scent of pine and the clatter of cards played under a moonlit roof. The memory of chasing hares with barking dogs and watching distant lights flicker over the lake adds a personal, almost nostalgic thread to the wild scenery. As dusk settles, the storm’s final surge hints at deeper stories waiting to unfold, making the listener eager to follow the journey.
Language
de
Duration
~17 minutes (16K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jens Sadowski
Release date
2012-09-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1890–1966
A leading voice of German Expressionism, he helped shape the movement’s literary style before turning to novels, essays, and travel writing. His life stretched from imperial Germany through exile-era upheaval, giving his work both urgency and range.
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