
audiobook
by Ludwig Tieck
Ludwig Tieck’s
Märchen. Dramatische Gedichte. Fragmente.
Die Geschichte von den Heymons Kindern, in zwanzig altfränkischen Bildern. 1796. - Kurze Vorerinnerung.
Sehr wunderbare Historie von der Melusina. In drei Abtheilungen. 1800. - Erste Abtheilung.
König Rother. Fragment. 1806. - König Rother zieht einer Jungfrau die Schuhe an.
Der erste Akt des Schauspiels: das Donauweib. 1808. - Erster Akt. - Erste Scene.
Prolog zur Magelone. 1803.
Ein Prolog. 1796. - Scapin als Vorredner an den Leser.
Der Autor. Ein Fastnachts-Schwank. 1800.
This volume gathers some of the most evocative works from an early Romantic mind, blending fairy‑tale imagination with dramatic verse and lyrical fragments. The opening tale transports listeners to a glittering court where King Carl’s lavish feast is shattered by a shocking act of violence, setting off a chain of vengeance that sweeps across a war‑torn landscape. The language is richly textured, recalling medieval tapestries while inviting the ear to linger on the emotional currents beneath the pomp and peril.
Beyond the central narrative, the collection offers a mosaic of shorter poems and unfinished pieces that tease the reader’s curiosity about mythic heroes, fragile love, and the restless search for artistic truth. Each fragment feels like a glimpse through a stained‑glass window—bright, detailed, and slightly incomplete—allowing the imagination to fill the gaps. The overall tone balances earnest moral reflection with a playful reverence for classic art, making the listening experience both contemplative and delightfully immersive.
Language
de
Duration
~6 hours (390K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2016-01-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1773–1853
A key voice of early German Romanticism, his stories and criticism helped shape the movement’s love of fairy tale, fantasy, and the medieval past. He was also an important translator and champion of Shakespeare, bringing older literature vividly into his own time.
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