
audiobook
Der Jobsiadendichter Dr. Carl Arnold Kortum.
Erstes Kapitel. Vorrede, und der Autor hebt an, die Mähr von Hieronimus Jobsen seliger zu beschreiben, und er gibt seinem Büchlein den väterlichen Segen.
Zweites Kapitel. Von den Eltern unsers Helden und wie er geboren ward, und von einem nachdenklichen Traum, den seine Mutter hatte.
Drittes Kapitel. Wie Frau Kindbetterin Jobsen einen Besuch von ihren Freundinnen bekam, und was Frau Gevatterin Schnepperle dem Kinde geprophezeit hat.
Viertes Kapitel. Wie das Kindlein getauft ward, und wie es Hieronimus genannt ward.
Fünftes Kapitel. Womit sich das kleine Kind Hieronimus beschäftiget hat.
Sechstes Kapitel. Thaten und Meinungen des Hieronimus in seinen Knabenjahren, und wie er in die Schule ging.
Siebentes Kapitel. Wie der Knabe Hieronimus in die Lateinische Schule kam, und wie er da nicht viel lernte.
Achtes Kapitel. Wie die Eltern des Hieronimus mit dem Rector und mit andern Freunden zu Rathe gingen, was sie aus dem Knaben machen sollten.
Neuntes Kapitel. Wie die Zigeunerin Urgalindine auch wegen des Hieronimus um Rath gefraget ward, welche die Kunst Chiromantia verstand.
A witty, sprawling epic in three parts, this comic hero poem spins a bright‑hearted adventure that pokes fun at the grandiose language of classical epics while keeping the narrative lively and accessible. Its verses march through absurd battles, improbable quests, and clever wordplay, inviting listeners to laugh at the heroic clichés that are turned upside down by a mischievous protagonist whose bravado is as contagious as his blunders.
Beyond the humor, the work offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of its 18th‑century creator, a learned physician whose modest upbringing in the Ruhr region shaped his sharp eye for satire. The accompanying scholarly introduction and a wealth of illustrations bring the period’s cultural texture to life, revealing how a small-town scholar turned everyday experiences into literary gold. Together, the poem and its contextual notes make for an entertaining yet thoughtful listening experience that celebrates both the art of parody and the human stories behind its author.
Language
de
Duration
~8 hours (496K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-12-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1745–1824
Best known as a doctor who also became a much-loved comic writer, this 18th-century German author mixed sharp humor with a keen eye for everyday life. His most famous work, Die Jobsiade, kept his name alive long after his medical career ended.
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