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Deutsche Humoristen, 7. Band (von 8)

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Deutsche Humoristen, 7. Band (von 8)

by Ottomar Enking, Anna Croissant-Rust, Rudolf Greinz, Wilhelm Schussen, Ludwig Thoma

DE·~2 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

Anmerkungen zur Transkription

9:27

Deutsche Humoristen 7. Band

0:15

Inhaltsverzeichnis zu den übrigen Bänden der »Deutschen Humoristen«

1:16

Inhaltsverzeichnis

0:27

Vorbemerkungen zum siebenten Bande

1:21

Ottomar Enking: Das Kriegerfest in Wettorp

29:14

Anna Croissant-Rust: Der Herr Buchhalter

16:55

Wilhelm Schussen: Pilgrime

24:56

Rudolf Greinz: Das Hennendiandl

13:45

Sophus Bonde: Jochen Appelbaums Galion

16:01

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Description

This volume is the seventh installment in a long‑standing series that gathers some of the most entertaining works from German literary humorists. Compiled by a charitable foundation devoted to preserving the nation’s cultural heritage, the collection reflects the early‑20th‑century effort to make quality literature accessible to a broad public through affordable, well‑illustrated books.

Inside, listeners will find a lively mix of witty poems, clever sketches, and short humorous narratives that capture the playful spirit of their authors. The pieces range from gentle satire of everyday life to sharp, tongue‑in‑cheek commentary on society, all rendered in clear, expressive language that comes alive in audio form. Light illustrations originally accompanied the texts, adding a visual charm that the narration helps to recreate through vivid storytelling.

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Duration

~2 hours (168K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Nov 6, 2016

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53459

Subjects

German wit and humor PT

About the authors

Ottomar Enking

1867–1937

Best known as a German novelist, dramatist, and critic, he moved through several corners of literary life and left behind a varied body of work. Born in Kiel, he later became closely associated with Dresden’s cultural scene.

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Anna Croissant-Rust

1860–1943

A pioneering voice in German naturalism, she wrote vivid novels and stories that brought everyday life in southern Germany sharply into view. Her work ranges from socially observant early fiction to later books for children and young readers.

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Rudolf Greinz

1866–1942

A prolific Austrian storyteller, he wrote novels, plays, poems, and folk pieces shaped by the landscapes and village life of Tyrol. His work often blends humor, history, and a close eye for local tradition.

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Wilhelm Schussen

1874–1956

A German writer and former schoolteacher from Upper Swabia, he built his pen name from the river near his birthplace and became known for fiction rooted in regional life. His long career stretched from the late 19th century into the postwar years, giving his work a strong sense of place and time.

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Ludwig Thoma

1867–1921

Best known for witty, sharply observed stories of Bavarian life, this German writer mixed humor, satire, and social criticism in a way that still feels lively today. His work ranges from mischievous childhood tales to pointed attacks on small-town pretensions and political hypocrisy.

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