Bei uns im Arzgebirg': Heiteres aus dem Erzgebirge

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Bei uns im Arzgebirg': Heiteres aus dem Erzgebirge

by Max Wenzel

DE·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

A warm, tongue‑in‑cheek portrait of life in the Erzgebirge unfolds from the very first gathering of the local kegeln club. As the members meet in the cozy inn on Christmas Eve, they argue over what to do for the second holiday day, swapping jokes, proposals and a few playful threats. The scene crackles with the distinctive dialect of the region, turning ordinary chatter into a lively chorus of humor and camaraderie.

Through a parade of vivid characters—boisterous men, skeptical women, and the ever‑watchful club chairman—the story captures the quirks of village customs and the gentle rivalry that fuels their celebrations. Listeners are treated to the scent of mulled beer, the clatter of pins, and the earnest, sometimes absurd, plans that spring from a close‑knit community. The narrative’s charm lies in its ear‑to‑ear feel, inviting you to step into a world where festive spirit and local wit go hand in hand.

Details

Language

de

Duration

~2 hours (118K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2020-05-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

MW

Max Wenzel

1879–1946

A teacher turned beloved Erzgebirge dialect writer, he helped bring the sounds, humor, and everyday life of the Ore Mountains onto the page. His poems, stories, and plays made him one of the most productive voices in this regional literary tradition.

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