About this book
Sammlung kurzer deutscher Prosa 044 by Various offers a rich sampler of German-language prose, bringing together essays, short stories, and fairy tales in a single audiobook.
This collection presents 15 concise texts spanning reflective essay/short nonfiction, literary short stories, and traditional fairy-tale forms. Among the included pieces are historic translations such as Das ovale Porträt (translated by Theodor Etzel), Die Nachtigall und die Rose (translated by Wilhelm Cremer), and Begegnung mit Farinelli (translated by Christoph Daniel Ebeling). Taken together, the selections evoke recurring themes of imagination, moral choice, human folly, and the uncanny, reflecting literary currents from the 18th to the early 20th century. The varied voices and tight prose make each piece a self-contained encounter—ideal for sampling different registers of German prose without committing to a single author.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy short stories, fairy tales, and literary essays, this audiobook is also a great resource for students of German literature, translators, or anyone seeking accessible classic texts in narrated form. Short, vivid, and varied, it’s ideal for commuting, study breaks, or relaxed evening listening.
