Neugesammelte Volkssagen aus dem Lande Baden und den angrenzenden Gegenden

A vibrant anthology gathers the whispered legends of the Baden countryside and its bordering hills, preserving the charm of oral tradition for modern ears. The collector has painstakingly recorded each story as it was told by villagers, offering a window into the everyday worries, humor, and superstitions that shaped rural life in the 19th century.

Listeners will meet curious characters such as the icy scribes who etched winter’s triumph on a frozen lake, the mischievous spirit Poppele who toys with wandering craftsmen and desperate families, and a clever woman whose cherries turn into coins. Other tales feature phantom pranksters, stubborn crucifixes that refuse to be moved, and eerie nocturnal encounters that blur the line between the seen and unseen. Together they reveal a world where the supernatural is woven into the fabric of work, love, and community, inviting you to hear the timeless voices of a region that still echoes with wonder.