
audiobook
by Franz S. (Franz Seraphicus) Gschmeidler
Anmerkungen zur Transkription.
Heimat und Fremde.
Donauland.
Mödling.
Am Frauenstein.
Eine alte Stadt...
An den Frühling.
Ich ging durch die Felder.
In sternenarmen Nächten...
Das erste Schneeglöckchen.
A vivid tapestry of verses breathes life into the rolling hills and riverbanks of Austria’s Donauland, weaving together reverence for the land, its ancient vineyards, and the resilient spirit of its people. The poems move from lyrical odes to the fertile soil—likened to a phoenix rising from fire—to intimate portrayals of Mödling’s stone‑crowned skyline, its winding alleys, and the quiet prayers that echo from its churches and fountains.
In quieter moments the collection turns inward, listening to the wind through firs, the lullaby of a mother’s song, and the yearning for peace amid the remnants of past conflicts. Each piece balances tender nostalgia with a hopeful plea for harmony, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of a beloved homeland while reflecting on the universal longing for safety, belonging, and the gentle renewal of spring.
Language
de
Duration
~46 minutes (44K characters)
Release date
Jul 17, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1972
An Austrian poet and journalist, he wrote lyric verse rooted in place, memory, and everyday feeling while also shaping local public life in Mödling. He is especially remembered for founding the newspaper Mödlinger Nachrichten and for books of poetry such as Heimat und Fremde.
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