
audiobook
by Freiherr von Ludwig Achim Arnim, Clemens Brentano
Die Ammen-Uhr
Vorwort
A modest yet enchanting collection of folk verses opens with a gentle, rhythmic hymn that mirrors the passing hours of a village clock. Each stanza weaves everyday moments—farm chores, market trips, the croak of a rooster—into a lively tapestry that feels both nostalgic and alive. The simple language and melodic cadence invite listeners to linger over each line, savoring the timeless charm of rural German life.
Interlaced with the verses are wood‑cut illustrations that bring the scenes to vivid life, grounding the poetic reverie in tangible, heartfelt imagery. As the clock tolls from one to eight, the book gently guides you through a day of humble tasks and quiet joys, offering a glimpse of a world where kindness and common sense reign. It’s a perfect retreat for anyone who enjoys folk folklore told with a soft, musical touch.
Language
de
Duration
~20 minutes (20K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2018-09-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1781–1831
A key voice of German Romanticism, he helped preserve folk poetry while writing novels and tales full of history, legend, and imagination. His work still stands out for the way it blends the everyday world with the strange and the magical.
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1778–1842
A central voice of German Romanticism, his writing moves between lyric poetry, folklore, faith, and restless imagination. He is especially remembered for collecting folk songs with Achim von Arnim and for helping shape the literary spirit of early 19th-century Germany.
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