Bilder aus den Südvogesen

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Bilder aus den Südvogesen

by Kasimir Edschmid

DE·~17 minutes

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Description

The opening immerses you in the restless South Vosges, where a wild storm roars over mist‑cloaked lakes and jagged granite cliffs. The prose paints the wind as a living creature, whipping fog into towering fountains and rattling the pine‑covered ridges, while light pierces the gloom in fleeting blue holes. Every sentence feels like a breath of cold, clear air, inviting listeners to wander through a landscape that seems both timeless and on the brink of change.

In the midst of this elemental drama, a young narrator recalls a summer spent near a forest lodge, the scent of pine and the clatter of cards played under a moonlit roof. The memory of chasing hares with barking dogs and watching distant lights flicker over the lake adds a personal, almost nostalgic thread to the wild scenery. As dusk settles, the storm’s final surge hints at deeper stories waiting to unfold, making the listener eager to follow the journey.

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Language

de

Duration

~17 minutes (16K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jens Sadowski

Release date

2012-09-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Kasimir Edschmid

Kasimir Edschmid

1890–1966

A leading voice of German Expressionism, he wrote fiction, essays, and travel books with a restless, searching energy. His work moved from early avant-garde intensity toward a broader, more realistic and visionary style over time.

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