Seven Legends

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Seven Legends

by Gottfried Keller

EN·~2 hours

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A modestly sized collection of seven short tales invites listeners into a world where medieval legends meet a keen, modern sensibility. Each story is carefully wrought, retaining the charm of folk narratives while offering a subtle, thoughtful commentary on faith, humility and the human yearning for meaning. The translator has managed to preserve the original’s distinctive voice, letting the delicate humor and lyrical turns shine through.

The legends explore familiar motifs—saints confronting doubt, a restless soul seeking the quiet of a cloister, a mischievous holy figure humbled by circumstance—yet they never feel preachy. Instead, they present vivid characters wrestling with ordinary desires and lofty ideals, drawing listeners into their quiet dramas. The result is a gentle, thought‑provoking listening experience that rewards a cultivated ear without demanding prior knowledge of the source material.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (168K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive

Release date

2010-11-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gottfried Keller

Gottfried Keller

1819–1890

A leading Swiss voice of literary realism, he wrote vivid stories that turn ordinary lives, small towns, and moral choices into something memorable. Best known for Green Henry and the Seldwyla Folks novellas, his work blends sharp observation with warmth and irony.

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