Jan narrates a number of fables and tall tales from Germany.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
Jan from Munich tells us a whimsical winter story — loosely adapted from the tales of Baron of Münchhausen, the “Baron of Lies” — and carries us off into the Baron's world of fantasy and exaggeration.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany High German
Jan from Munich presents us with another fantastical story inspired by the adventures of Baron von Münchhausen — the “Baron of Lies.” Here, the hero rescues himself and his horse from a swamp.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
Jan narrates another story based loosely on a tale by the fictional noble storyteller Baron Munchausen, a character created by Rudolf Erich Raspe in a book published in 1785. Here, the protagonist rides a cannonball over a besieged city.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany
Jan tells us another story loosely based on the work of noble storyteller and unreliable narrator Baron Münchhausen. Here, he and his horse are chased down by a hungry wolf as they’re making their way through the snow.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany High German
In this little story, Jan tells of an unusual visit: One day he wanted to entertain some women and brought his particularly talented horse directly into the room for this purpose. What happened next caused great surprise.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany High German
In this story, a hunter tells of a very unusual hunt. Because he has no more bullets, he loads his rifle with cherry pits. Years later, he encounters the deer again and makes an amazing discovery.
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