
Was ich geschaut.
Inhaltsverzeichniß.
Erlöst!
Justus.
Fallendes Laub.
Franzi's Weihnacht.
Der Weg zum Herzen.
Weder Glück noch Stern.
Der Unwiderstehliche.
Schwer geprüft.
A delicate portrait of everyday anxieties unfolds in this collection, beginning with the tender scene of a mother watching over her fever‑stricken son while the world outside bustles obliviously. The narrative captures the quiet desperation of a household paused by illness, juxtaposing the intimate worries of a family with the indifferent hum of the city beyond the window. Through subtle details—the ticking clock, the dim lamp, the strained conversations—the story draws listeners into the fragile balance between hope and helplessness.
Beyond this opening vignette, the remaining tales explore similar moments of longing, missed connections, and quiet courage across varied settings. Each novella offers a glimpse into lives caught between social expectations and personal desire, rendered with a keen eye for nuance and a compassionate voice. The collection invites listeners to linger on the small, often unnoticed instances that shape love, loss, and resilience.
Language
de
Duration
~4 hours (241K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file made from scans of public domain material at Austrian Literature Online.)
Release date
Jan 26, 2021
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1912
A sharp, fearless voice in Austrian letters, she used fiction, essays, and journalism to challenge the limits placed on women in the late 19th century. Her work blends social criticism with a deep sympathy for people pushed to the margins.
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