Zu Guter Letzt

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Zu Guter Letzt

by Wilhelm Busch

DE·~1 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total

von - Wilhelm Busch.

0:01

Mit dem Portrait des Verfassers.

1:08:47

München. Druck von Knorr & Hirth, G.m.b.H.

2:18

Wilhelm Busch-Album - Humoristischer Hausschatz

0:18

Description

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.

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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

2010-06-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Wilhelm Busch

Wilhelm Busch

1832–1908

Best known for creating the mischievous boys of Max and Moritz, this German writer and artist helped shape the feel of modern comic storytelling with sharp humor and lively drawings. His work mixes playful energy with a sly, sometimes dark view of human nature.

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