About this book
mißbrauchten Liebesbriefe by Gottfried Keller opens with a mischievous premise that turns domestic life into a stage for comic self-deception and romantic mix-ups. This classic humoresque, part of Keller’s Die Leute von Seldwyla cycle, follows Viggi Störteler, an overambitious amateur writer, his patient wife Gritli, and the shy schoolmaster Wilhelm as a contrived correspondence intended for publication spins delightfully out of control.
Keller’s fiction blends sharp social satire with warm characterization: he skewers literary pretension, explores married life and gender expectations, and delights in the small-town manners of 19th-century Swiss society. The plot hinges on letters, mistaken identities, and the gap between intention and effect, all told with a wry, humane voice that balances comic irony and sympathetic observation.
Ideal for listeners who love classic European satire, short-form fiction, and witty character studies, this audiobook offers brisk pacing, sly humor, and enduring insight into human vanity. Tune in for a smart, funny take on love, authorship, and the unintended consequences of theatrical schemes.
