Mümmelmann: Ein Tierbuch

The collection opens with a lyrical chant that suggests every stone, sand grain, and feathered creature bears its own quiet mind. Listeners enter a myth‑like landscape where birds and beasts speak in riddles and the world seems alive with hidden messages. We meet Haanrich Mümmelmann, an elderly rammler wandering the snow‑capped fields of Knubbendorf, weighing rye stalks against wild berries, when a heavily armed caravan storms past the station, turning his observations into a surreal encounter with talking dogs, clanking firearms, and cryptic Latin chants. His quiet contemplation amid the chaos hints at deeper questions about survival and community.

The book then unfurls a series of animal‑centric vignettes—from the puzzling dialogue of crows to the mournful song of an old wolf—each rendered in tactile prose. Humor arises from absurd scenes, such as a train car jammed with dogs and rifles, while tenderness shines in quiet moments when a squirrel scampers for a nut. This blend of folklore and observation makes for a listening experience for anyone who enjoys a world where the natural and the mysterious walk side by side.