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This volume gathers Wilhelm Hauff’s fairy tales, accompanied by a brief biography of the 19th‑century author. Inside you’ll find classics such as “The Little Muck,” “The Cold Heart,” and “The Story of the Little Tailor,” each blended with humor, moral insight, and a hint of the supernatural. The collection is arranged like an almanac, offering adventures from clever tricksters to haunting legends. Hauff’s lyrical prose invites listeners to wander through enchanted forests, bustling bazaars, and mysterious seas while reflecting on human virtues.

The opening story “Märchen als Almanach” frames the book as a dialogue between the Queen of Fantasy and her daughter, Märchen. The queen, who once walked among humans spreading wonder, hears her child’s lament that people now turn away from magic. Their conversation touches on how fear and strict rules can choke imagination, yet also suggests that dreams still find quiet ways into everyday life. It sets a gentle tone for the tales that follow.

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