
audiobook
by Hans Hoffmann, Helene Böhlau, Max Eyth, Otto Ernst Schmidt
A spirited anthology gathers the wry verses and playful sketches of turn‑of‑the‑century German humorists. The pieces range from light‑hearted poems about steam‑train rides to tongue‑in‑cheek commentaries on everyday customs, each preserving the distinct voice of its creator. Together they paint a vivid picture of a society finding amusement in ordinary moments.
One standout story follows a seasoned sea captain who returns to a frozen harbor after years abroad. The icy landscape awakens nostalgic reflections on first loves and distant homes, while unexpected encounters with old acquaintances spark both humor and gentle melancholy. The narrator’s blend of breezy dialogue and thoughtful observation invites listeners into a world where the past feels simultaneously remote and intimately familiar.
Overall, the collection offers a charming mix of satire, sentiment, and regional flavor, perfect for short listening sessions that leave you smiling and a little more curious about the quirks of everyday life.
Language
de
Duration
~3 hours (229K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-03-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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1859–1940
Best known for vivid, sharp-eyed fiction about women’s lives and the world around them, this German writer won early fame with her Weimar stories and went on to publish novels and novellas that often pushed against the limits placed on women in her time.
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1862–1926
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