
audiobook
by Freiherr von Ludwig Achim Arnim, Clemens Brentano
This modest volume invites listeners into a quiet world where simple verses march to the steady beat of a clock. Each stanza is paired with delicate wood‑cut drawings inspired by the work of Ludwig Richter, giving the poems a visual charm that feels both historic and intimate. The language is plain yet musical, echoing the cadence of folk songs and the rhythms of daily life in a small town.
The collection moves from the hush of midnight bells to the bustling sounds of market stalls, farms, and children’s laughter. Though rooted in humble scenes—a crying infant, a crowing rooster, a baker’s warm loaf—the piece hints at deeper reflections on kindness, patience, and the timeless values that sustain a community. Listeners will find a gentle, reassuring mood, perfect for a calm listening session that celebrates ordinary moments.
Language
de
Duration
~2 minutes (2K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2018-09-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1781–1831
A key voice of German Romanticism, he helped preserve folk poetry while writing novels and tales full of history, legend, and imagination. His work still stands out for the way it blends the everyday world with the strange and the magical.
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1778–1842
A central voice of German Romanticism, his writing moves between lyric poetry, folklore, faith, and restless imagination. He is especially remembered for collecting folk songs with Achim von Arnim and for helping shape the literary spirit of early 19th-century Germany.
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