
TALES - OF THE - CARAVAN, INN, AND PALACE.
CHICAGO: - JANSEN, McCLURG, & COMPANY. - 1882.
TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.
TALES OF THE CARAVAN.
THE CARAVAN,
THE CALIPH STORK. - I.
II.
III.
IV.
THE AMPUTATED HAND.
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.
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.

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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