Plish and Plum

audiobook

Plish and Plum

by Wilhelm Busch

EN·~13 minutes·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total
1

BY

0:10
2

CHAPTER I.

1:30
3

CHAPTER II.

0:55
4

CHAPTER III.

1:30
5

CHAPTER IV.

1:41
6

CHAPTER V.

1:21
7

CHAPTER VI.

2:06
8

CHAPTER VII.

2:28
9

CONCLUSION.

1:54

Description

In a bustling little village, two energetic dogs—Plish and Plum—find themselves caught in a chain of comic mishaps. When a careless man named Caspar attempts to drown the pups, the boys Paul and Peter rescue them, bringing the dogs home to the warm, chaotic Fittig household. The family’s nightly routine quickly turns into a lively tableau of spilled milk, playful scuffles, and a mischievous mouse that darts through slippers and breeches, prompting the pups into a frantic chase.

Listeners are treated to a light‑hearted, rhyming narrative that captures the humor of everyday blunders and the boundless curiosity of childhood companions. With vivid, rhythmic verses and a cast of lovable characters, the story offers a charming glimpse into rural life, where simple pleasures—like a supper of fresh cream—are intertwined with the unpredictable antics of pets and mice alike. It’s a cheerful, fast‑moving tale that will keep ears smiling from start to finish.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~13 minutes (13K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2011-08-24

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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