
von - Wilhelm Busch.
Mit dem Portrait des Verfassers.
München. Druck von Knorr & Hirth, G.m.b.H.
Wilhelm Busch-Album - Humoristischer Hausschatz
A lively mosaic of verse unfolds, mixing mischievous humor with gentle moral nudges. The poet sketches everyday scenes—riders on a leash, a weary ferryman, a stumbling acrobat—each turned into a witty vignette that twinkles with irony. The language is brisk, the rhyme playful, inviting listeners to smile at humanity’s little absurdities.
Through quick‑drawn couplets the collection explores notions of pride, generosity, and the endless chase of desire. Characters such as a stubborn fox, a humble hedgehog, and a wandering beggar pop up to illustrate how modest acts can swell into grand gestures or fizzle out in comical mishaps. The tone swings between tender sympathy and sharp satire, keeping the ear curious and the heart amused.
All the while the verses pulse with a nostalgic, rustic charm, echoing village life and timeless folk wisdom. Listeners are treated to a series of bright, bite‑sized reflections that feel both familiar and fresh, making each turn a pleasant surprise and a reminder that even the simplest rhyme can carry a deeper, smile‑provoking truth.
Language
de
Duration
~1 hours (68K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
Jun 27, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1832–1908
A sharp-eyed satirist whose picture stories helped shape modern comics, he is still best known for the wildly influential Max and Moritz. His mix of lively drawings and mischievous verse made him one of Germany’s most enduring humorists.
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