The Children of the World

In the heart of Berlin’s Dorotheen‑Straße, a modest two‑story shoemaker’s house clings to its quiet corner, its pink‑washed façade a soft contrast to the city’s growing elegance. Inside, the diligent master balances his thriving workshop with a lingering affection for the cramped rooms that nurtured his early days, while the upper floor cradles his two children and a retired artistic couple whose faded laurels hint at former fame. The courtyard, framed by a half‑dying acacia and a humble arbor of bean‑vines, becomes a modest sanctuary where the young Reginchen spends lazy Sundays lost in adventurous tales from the circulating library.

Through vivid description of everyday chores, modest ambitions, and the lingering presence of bygone celebrities, the story paints a tender portrait of a family rooted in tradition yet aware of change. Listeners will feel the gentle rhythm of 19th‑century Berlin life, the scent of leather and ink, and the quiet resilience of those who find meaning in the simple spaces they call home.