
In a sun‑drenched meadow of the French countryside, a nervous hare named Langohr darts through thyme‑scented grass, ever‑watchful of shadows and the distant howl of hunting dogs. The narration follows his frantic leaps over hedges, his brief respite beside a quiet river, and the way the landscape—blue church spires, silver‑grey clouds, and rustling reeds—mirrors his restless spirit. As day turns to dusk, Langohr’s path leads him into a sleepy field where the night’s cool hush invites him to pause.
Under the pale moonlight Langohr encounters a gentle companion, a fellow creature whose presence softens the harshness of his solitary wanderings. Together they share simple pleasures—snacking on thyme and cabbage, listening to the distant crow of a rooster, and stealing quiet kisses among the amber‑colored hay. Their fragile bond hints at both comfort and the looming challenges of the wild, promising a tale that blends lyrical nature description with the quiet drama of survival.
Language
de
Duration
~56 minutes (53K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jens Sadowski
Release date
2012-04-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1868–1938
Remembered for bringing quiet countryside scenes, animals, and everyday tenderness into French poetry, this late-19th- and early-20th-century writer developed a style that felt simple, intimate, and deeply human. His work later took on a stronger Catholic spirit, while keeping the plainspoken warmth that made his poems stand out.
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