Die Ammen-Uhr: Aus des Knaben Wunderhorn

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Die Ammen-Uhr: Aus des Knaben Wunderhorn

by Freiherr von Ludwig Achim Arnim, Clemens Brentano

DE·~2 minutes

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Description

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.

Details

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.

About the authors

Freiherr von Ludwig Achim Arnim

Freiherr von Ludwig Achim Arnim

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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Clemens Brentano

Clemens Brentano

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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