
LEGENDS AND TALES OF THE HARZ MOUNTAINS.
Legend of the Rosstrappe.\[\]
The Golden Crown in the Bode Kessel.
The Seven Springs of Thale.
Legends of the Teufelsmauer.
The Wunderstein.
Charlotte of Blankenburg, Princess of Wolfenbüttel.
The Grave under the Lindens near Blankenburg.
Legends of the Regenstein.
The Lost Sketch-Book of the Regenstein Chapel.
A richly woven anthology of the Harz Mountains’ most beloved folklore invites listeners to wander through mist‑clad peaks, deep crystal caves and ancient forest glades. Each tale captures the region’s blend of romance, mystery and the supernatural, from daring knights and hidden treasure to ethereal maidens and formidable giants. The language is vivid yet accessible, letting the legends breathe with the rhythm of the wind over the rugged German landscape.
The opening legend follows Brunhilda, a golden‑haired princess famed for her beauty, whose heart belongs to a humble Harz prince. When a terrifying giant arrives bearing glittering gifts and demanding her hand, the king wrestles with dread and duty, while Brunhilda quietly endures her fate. As the looming wedding day approaches, the story teeters between hope and fear, setting the stage for a timeless struggle between love and looming destiny.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (335K characters)
Release date
Aug 28, 2024
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1833–1922
A widely traveled Canadian writer and linguist, she turned her journeys through Europe into lively books filled with local color, folklore, and observation. Writing as Toofie Lauder, she moved easily between travel writing, fiction, and poetry.
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