Ensimäinen seikkailuni

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Ensimäinen seikkailuni

by Ernst von Wolzogen

FI·~1 hours·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total

ENSIMÄINEN SEIKKAILUNI

1:20:16

SOTAKARKURI.

14:40

Description

A freshly‑graduated nineteen‑year‑old sets out on his very first solo adventure, leaving behind the familiar streets of his hometown for the glittering, bewildering world of England. Armed with a flamboyant feathered hat, a pocketful of coins, and a naïve confidence, he drifts through London’s bustling avenues, hunting the excitement promised by concerts, cafés and society’s glittering gatherings.

His journey quickly becomes a study in youthful vanity and quiet insecurity. At a grand concert hall in Sydenham he encounters the familiar strains of Beethoven, and unexpectedly reunites with an older mentor who once taught him the secrets of music. Their banter reveals the protagonist’s longing for recognition, his awkward flirtations, and the clash between his lofty self‑image and the reality of a city that both dazzles and intimidates.

Through witty observations and vivid descriptions, the story captures the restless energy of a young man eager to prove himself, while gently exposing the tender vulnerability that lies beneath his flamboyant exterior. Listeners will be drawn into a portrait of ambition, humor, and the bittersweet first steps toward adulthood.

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Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (91K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Oct 8, 2012

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ernst von Wolzogen

Ernst von Wolzogen

1855–1934

A sharp-eyed writer and cultural critic, he helped bring cabaret to Germany and mixed satire, fiction, and commentary with a strong feel for the changing mood of his time. His work sits at the crossroads of literature, performance, and social observation.

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