Hernach

audiobook

Hernach

by Wilhelm Busch

DE·~12 minutes·61 chapters

Chapters

61 total
1

Wilhelm Busch

0:19
2

Prosaischer Kauz

0:09
3

Unwillkommener Besuch

0:09
4

Rast im Walde

0:08
5

Ständchen

0:12
6

Abendkonzert

0:11
7

Maitanz

0:11
8

Osterhas

0:08
9

Der Verdächtige

0:08
10

Kartoffelidyll

0:04

Description

A lively assortment of short verses invites listeners into a world where moonlit nights, mischievous owls, and wandering hares become the subjects of gentle, witty observation. Each poem is paired with a charming illustration that brings the scene to life, from a sleepy midday interruption to a modest village council debating the quirks of daily chores. The rhythm is light and musical, making the pieces feel like spontaneous ditties whispered in a garden at dusk.

The collection balances humor with a soft, affectionate satire of ordinary moments—whether it’s a clumsy ladder, a stubborn goat, or an artist’s yearning for recognition. Listeners will enjoy the playful language and the way familiar situations are turned into delightful rhymes that linger in the mind. It’s an ideal companion for relaxed afternoons, offering a cheerful escape into the simple pleasures of folk‑style poetry.

Details

Language

de

Duration

~12 minutes (12K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2017-06-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Wilhelm Busch

Wilhelm Busch

1832–1908

Best known for Max and Moritz, this German humorist and artist helped shape the early language of comics with sharp pictures and even sharper verse. His work mixes mischief, satire, and a surprisingly modern eye for human weakness.

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