
Rupertsweiler Leut
Inhalt
Der heilige Aloysius
Die Alt-Pfarrköchin
D’ Gertrude
Ein verdienstliches Werk
Die Lenebas
Die ehr- und tugendsame Jungfrau Euphrosyne
Das Gespenst
Die Leich’
In a snug Alpine hamlet, the days before Corpus Christi are a whirlwind of pine boughs, paper blossoms and glittering candles. The villagers hustle to dress the church and their homes, each hoping their decorations will outshine the rest in the grand procession. Among them, the diligent parish cook and the outspoken kettle‑maker’s wife clash over which holy image should crown the festivities, their banter revealing long‑standing rivalries and a surprising reverence for a modest saint.
The narrative captures the rhythm of rural life—children weaving garlands, artisans polishing brass lanterns, and elders recalling old customs—while subtly threading a hint of unease beneath the merriment. As preparations intensify, whispers of a lingering presence begin to surface, suggesting that the village’s devotion may stir more than just admiration.
With vivid dialect and warm humor, the story invites listeners into a world where faith, community, and a touch of the uncanny intertwine, promising a charming yet thought‑provoking listen.
Language
de
Duration
~3 hours (175K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Germany: Georg Müller, 1912.
Credits
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2023-03-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1945
A German doctor turned novelist, she wrote vivid stories and novels rooted in village life, faith, and the emotional pressures of everyday experience. Her work brought medical insight and a sharp eye for people into popular early 20th-century fiction.
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