Classical Europe

Quando si sveglierà la Bella Addormentata? Di chi sarà una scarpina così piccola? Come mai la nonna di Cappuccetto Rosso sembra tanto strana? E poi quale nuova idea brillante avrà il Gatto? Arriveranno in tempo i fratelli al palazzo di Barbablù? Avventure di principi e principesse, lupi cattivi e bambini prodigiosi, tra boschi e castelli, fate incantatrici e terribili orchi.

Delve into the enchanting world of "Tom Thumb," a timeless fairy tale by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm. This classic story tells the adventures of Tom Thumb, a tiny boy no larger than his father's thumb, who embarks on incredible journeys despite his small size. Tom Thumb's cleverness and bravery lead him through a series of extraordinary escapades, from being swallowed by a cow to outsmarting thieves. Each adventure showcases his resourcefulness and determination, making him a beloved character in the world of fairy tales.

Yakov Ivanov is an elderly coffin-maker in a small village with a population that doesn’t generate enough deaths for him to make any real money. He is also a fiddler who sometimes sits in with a Jewish klezmer orchestra in spite of his dislike of Jews and of the flutist, Rothchild, in particular. Marfa, his long-suffering and unloved wife, becomes mortally ill with a contagious illness. He struggles to recall their shared past as he builds her coffin and soon he, too, succumbs to mortal illness, provoking a self-searching meditation and a change of heart.

The Tale of the Golden Cockerel, (romanized: Skazka o zolotom petushke) is the last fairy tale in verse by Alexander Pushkin. Pushkin wrote the tale in 1834 and it was first published in literary magazine Biblioteka dlya chteniya (Library for Reading) in 1835. While not officially based on any specific fairy tale, a number of similar stories were later revealed by scholars, most famously by Anna Akhmatova in her 1933 essay Pushkin's Last Fairy Tale.

Mark Twain bereiste mehrmals Europa und ließ es sich dabei nicht nehmen deutschsprachige Landen, welche starke Impressionen bei ihm hinterließen, zu besuchen. Die Reflexionen darüber hat er charmant und höchst amüsant literarisch aufgearbeitet: "Die Schrecken der deutschen Sprache" verdeutlichen wieso englische Muttersprachler beim Versuch des Erlernens anderer Sprachen (auch des Deutschen) auf schier unüberwindbare Schwierigkeiten stoßen.

Hans Christian Andersen’s The Fir Tree is a poignant and timeless holiday tale that reflects on the themes of longing, joy, and the passage of time. The story follows a little fir tree, who dreams of growing up and experiencing the grand adventures of life beyond the forest. As it watches the world around it change, the fir tree discovers the importance of appreciating the present moment and the bittersweet lessons that come with growing older.

"Die schönsten Märchen" - in Folge 20 dieser zauberhaften Hörspielreihe hört ihr "Der Däumling" und "Von einem, der auszog, das Fürchten zu lernen" nach den Gebrüdern Grimm.

Die schönsten Märchen - in Folge 4 dieser zauberhaften Hörspielreihe hört ihr Däumelinchen nach Hans Christian Andersen.

Die schönsten Märchen - ein Hörspielklassiker nach den Gebrüdern Grimm. In dieser Folge hört ihr Brüderchen und Schwesterchen.

Die schönsten Märchen - ein Hörspielklassiker nach den Gebrüdern Grimm. In dieser Folge hört ihr Der Hase und der Igel.

Die Märchen und Mythen aus dem gleichnamigen, von der Europäischen Märchengesellschaft herausgegebenen und im Königsfurt Verlag erschienenen Buch...

En un reino lejano, una pareja de reyes se preparaba para festejar el nacimiento de hija, invitando a todas las figuras importantes de su reino, excepto a un hada que era famosa por ser colérica. Enojada por no haber sido invitada a la fiesta, el hada puso una maldición sobre la bebé, profetizando que, al cumplir los dieciocho años, se sumiría en un sueño eterno.

Fjodor Dostojewskis Tagebücher sind von ihrem Titel bzw. ihrer Bezeichnung als Tagebücher inhaltlich irreführend, da es sich dabei zum einen um nahezu unbekannte Kurzgeschichten und Erzählungen des Literatur-Großmeisters handelt und zum anderen um Reflexionen, Analysen und Berichte im Zusammenhang mit zeitgenössischen, gesellschaftlichen, politischen und persönlichen Begebenheiten.

One of the most famous fairytales of all time is the adventure of Jack who goes to market to sell a cow - and returns home with three beans instead. But those are magic beans, as he soon finds out - they grow straight into heaven with a gigantic stalk! A great adventure awaits Jack - and he is about to find out who he really is.

Discover fundamentals of European culture with a selection of the best stories by Hans Christian Andersen, who is credited with some of the best fairy tales ever written. His stories are a delight for children of all ages; their elegance, wit, and themes transcending age and nationality, makes them suitable for little kids and adults alike. They have inspired numerous adaptations and are positively ageless.

Plongez dans le monde magique et mystérieux de Hansel et Gretel par Jacob et Wilhelm Grimm, narré par Etombe Edembe. Ce conte intemporel suit deux enfants courageux qui s'aventurent dans une forêt enchantée, découvrant une maison en pain d'épices pleine de surprises et de dangers. Avec une atmosphère enchanteresse et une touche de suspense, cette histoire explore des thèmes de courage, d'intelligence et de la lutte entre le bien et le mal.

Immerse yourself in the mystical world of Hildur, The Queen of the Elves, a captivating Icelandic fairy tale by Jón Arnason. This enchanting story brings to life the legend of Hildur, a powerful and otherworldly queen whose grace and magic captivate all who encounter her. Set against the ethereal backdrop of Iceland’s rugged landscapes, the tale unfolds with a blend of mystery, folklore, and timeless themes of loyalty, love, and the supernatural.

Auch Infotainment kann anregend sein. Das belegt die Erzählung "Matthias Zenner", vordergründig eine skandalöse Liebes- und Familiengeschichte...

The Celebrated Crimes of Alexandre Dumas père was not written for children. The novelist has spared no language - has minced no words - to describe violent scenes of violent times. In this, the 14th of the series, Dumas, the novelist-historian, brings his storytelling skills to a famous subject: the background of one of the most famous of French lawsuits, centering around the secret abduction of Bernard de la Guiche, later count of Saint-Geran, from his mother, Suzanne de Longaunay, by the marquis de Saint-Maixant.

Le storie di Luca, Penelope, Giorgio e Margherita si intrecciano sulle isole che si trovano al confine fra le tradizioni istriane e le dalmate; dalle cascate del fiume Cherca alle sorgenti del Fiume Quieto. Un ambiente dove la Bora soffia bianca d'estate e nera d'inverno, sempre degna di rispetto.