Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace

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Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace

by Wilhelm Hauff

EN·~11 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total

TALES - OF THE - CARAVAN, INN, AND PALACE.

0:18

CHICAGO: - JANSEN, McCLURG, & COMPANY. - 1882.

0:03

TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.

4:15

TALES OF THE CARAVAN.

0:01

THE CARAVAN,

6:18

THE CALIPH STORK. - I.

4:45

II.

4:41

III.

4:53

IV.

11:13

THE AMPUTATED HAND.

35:24

Description

In this charming compendium, each story opens on a different stage of the old world—a glittering desert caravan, a shadowy mountain inn, a richly tiled palace. The narrator weaves together the bold deeds of travelers, the clever tricks of innkeepers, and the hidden hearts of rulers, all tinged with the lyrical imagination of a nineteenth‑century German storyteller. Though rooted in folk tradition, the tales sparkle with vivid colour, witty dialogue and a gentle moral undercurrent that invites listeners to linger on every turn.

The first adventure follows a lone rider who charges toward a distant caravan, his sudden appearance setting off a cascade of daring exploits and unexpected alliances. Later, an inn nestled in the Spessart woods becomes a crossroads for tricksters and heroes, while a secluded palace hides secrets that test loyalty and compassion. Together, the stories promise a portable journey through exotic landscapes, where courage and cleverness are rewarded and the listener is left with a lingering sense of wonder.

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Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (685K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2010-04-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Wilhelm Hauff

Wilhelm Hauff

1802–1827

Best known for vivid fairy tales and adventurous historical fiction, this German writer packed an astonishing amount into a life that ended before his 25th birthday. His stories, including Little Muck and The Cold Heart, have remained popular for generations.

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