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 remembered for his vivid fairy tales, this short-lived German writer packed adventure, satire, and a touch of the uncanny into a career that lasted only a few years. His stories, including Little Muck and Heart of Stone, have stayed popular far beyond his own time.

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