
Part 1
A hushed Munich draped in relentless snow becomes a canvas for a narrator’s wandering thoughts. The streets pulse with lanterns, the sky hangs heavy with a muted, silvery light, and every breath feels like a whisper of possibility. As the city glistens, the poet‑like voice asks why this winter feels so vast, turning ordinary moments into a chorus of yearning and mystery.
Amid the frost‑kissed alleys, surreal figures emerge—a luminous white woman with silver‑blond hair, a silent companion named Fripouille, and a rabbit that darts through shadows. Their encounters are rendered in vivid, almost tactile detail: lanterns spilling amber fire, the sudden crack of a glass lamp, and the soft rustle of snow‑laden trees. The narrative weaves these images into a dreamlike procession that blurs the line between external scenery and inner reverie.
The opening invites listeners into a world where the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary, and every snowfall carries the weight of hidden longing. It is a lyrical meditation on winter’s quiet power, offering a richly atmospheric experience that lingers long after the first chapter fades.
Language
de
Duration
~24 minutes (23K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jens Sadowski
Release date
2012-09-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1890–1966
A leading voice of German Expressionism, he wrote with energy, curiosity, and a strong sense of the modern world. His work ranges from manifestos and fiction to vivid travel writing, reflecting a career that kept changing in style and ambition.
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