
The story opens on a sun‑lit Indian landscape where a shattered temple dedicated to the spirit of virtue stands beside a newly erected shrine. A jubilant messenger from the victorious army arrives, bearing news of peace and a forthcoming celebration for the queen, while the local crowd swirls with hope and superstition. Amid the festivities, whispers spread about the ancient demon Moisasur, whose curse once haunted the ruined temple.
As the community prepares for the dedication of the new temple, a cast of vivid characters—Ariel the virtue spirit, the cunning demon Moisasur, the diamond‑realm ruler Hoanghu and his wife Alzinde, and a chorus of soldiers and villagers—navigate a tangled web of promises, fear, and magic. Their interactions hint at a looming conflict between the forces of virtue and the lingering power of the cursed spirit. Listeners are drawn into a richly imagined world where ancient rituals, playful banter, and an ominous enchantment set the stage for an enchanting tale of redemption and danger.
Language
de
Duration
~1 hours (97K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1790–1836
A star of Vienna’s popular theater, this Austrian actor and playwright mixed fairy-tale fantasy, comedy, and melancholy in works that helped define the old Viennese stage. His best-known plays still stand out for their charm, wit, and surprising emotional depth.
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