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Deutsche Humoristen, 6. Band (von 8)
by Bettina von Arnim, Adolph Bayersdorfer, Friedrich Theodor Fischer, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) Hoffmann, Ludwig Thoma, Henry F. Urban
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Description
This volume gathers a lively cross‑section of German humor from the early nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, offering listeners a bright respite from everyday pressures. The opening piece draws from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s whimsical fairy‑tale world, where courtly intrigue is turned into gentle satire, setting a playful tone that carries through the collection.
Readers will then wander with Bettina von Arnim on a charming journey to Darmstadt, followed by Franz Theodor Vischer’s clever “Tücke des Objekts,” a story that revels in the absurdities of everyday objects. The anthology continues with Adolph Bayersdorfer’s tongue‑in‑cheek tale of a conscripted aunt, Henry F. Urban’s quirky “Eishund,” and Ludwig Thoma’s light‑hearted “Besserung,” each highlighting the authors’ distinct comedic voices while sharing a common warmth.
Together, these stories showcase a bygone era’s fondness for wit, offering a pleasant listening experience that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly human.
Details
Full title
Deutsche Humoristen, 6. Band (von 8) Humoristische Erzählungen
Language
de
Duration
~3 hours (194K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2015-12-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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About the authors
Bettina von Arnim
1785–1859
A vivid voice of German Romanticism, she turned letters, fiction, and social criticism into a literary life that still feels unusually direct and alive. Her writing linked the emotional energy of the Romantic movement with a sharp interest in politics, poverty, and the role of women.
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Adolph Bayersdorfer
1842–1901
Best known as a sharp-eyed German art historian and critic, he also had a second life in chess, composing problems that earned lasting respect. His world linked Munich’s art circles with the intellectual play of the chessboard.
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Friedrich Theodor Fischer
1803–1867
A 19th-century German architect and Baden building official, he helped shape public and church architecture in southwest Germany. His work connects practical civic building with the regional history of Baden in a time of growth and change.
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E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) Hoffmann
1776–1822
A master of German Romanticism, this writer filled his stories with eerie doubles, uncanny dreams, satire, and sudden turns into the fantastic. His work helped shape later horror and fantasy, and still feels strange and vivid today.
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Ludwig Thoma
1867–1921
Best known for sharp, funny portraits of Bavarian life, this German writer turned everyday speech and local politics into memorable satire. His work ranges from warm village comedy to pointed social criticism, which helped make him one of the most widely read authors in southern Germany.
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Henry F. Urban
1862–1924
A German-born inventor and writer, he built a life that stretched from Europe to the United States and turned his experiences into books about travel, technology, and modern life. His work reflects the curiosity of someone who moved easily between engineering and storytelling.
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