Der Barometermacher auf der Zauberinsel

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Der Barometermacher auf der Zauberinsel

by Ferdinand Raimund

DE·~1 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
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1:29:53

Description

In a glittering fairy palace, the resident fairy Rosalinde debates with her companion Lidi about whether any mortal deserves the return of magical gifts after a century of neglect. Their discussion awakens a wandering barometer maker, a jovial yet hapless soul who has survived shipwreck and now drifts onto a mysterious enchanted island. The fairy decides, on a whim, to bestow her powers on the first human she finds nearby, and the barometer maker becomes the unlikely recipient of a whimsical quest.

Guided by a troupe of nymphs, Amazons and loyal servants, the barometer maker must learn to wield the newly granted enchantments—an ornate horn, a shining staff and a sharp saber—while navigating the island’s eccentric inhabitants. Along the way, humorous misunderstandings and playful music highlight his attempts to adapt his scientific trade to a world where weather can be bent by a wave of a wand. The first act unfolds as a lively, light‑hearted adventure, inviting listeners into a realm where chance and charm collide.

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Language

de

Duration

~1 hours (86K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ferdinand Raimund

Ferdinand Raimund

1790–1836

A star of old Viennese popular theater, this Austrian actor-playwright mixed fairy-tale fantasy with sharp, humane comedy. His best-known plays helped turn local stage entertainment into lasting literary theater.

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