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The Meadow Sprite, and Other Tales of Modern Germany by Richard von Volkmann (1830 - 1889) and Rudolf Baumbach (1840 - 1905).
Translated by Gertrude R. Schottenfels (1883 - 1940)


This project is now complete! All audio files can now be found on the catalog page for this project: https://librivox.org/the-meadow-sprite-and-other-tales-of-modern-germany-by-baumbach-and-volkmann/
Gertrude Schottenfels has collected and arranged eleven original tales from Germany in this volume. Ms Schottenfels alternates between stories written by Richard von Volkmann and Rudolf Baumbach, two authors active in the middle of the 19th century. The tales are varied and rather romantic, and can be enjoyed both by children and their parents. ( Carolin)
    1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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Post by Carolin »

this project is ready to go! all readers and a dpl are most welcome :D

im looking forward to these recordings!
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Post by Lmnei »

Hi Carolin -

Can I please DPL this book for you?

Lynda
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you lynda!
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Post by jfgallagher »

This is my first chance to be first, so please put me down for the first story!
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Post by Carolin »

Done :D
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Post by smike »

Put me down for 3:The Gold Tree, please.
Claudia

So much to do, so little time...
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you :D
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Post by Kaeri »

Hi, can I have 10: The Waters of Forgetfulness, please?
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Post by Carolin »

Hi and welcome to librivox!

You are welcome to read that section. To be able to sign you up, i need to know under which name or pseudonym you would like to appear in the catalog. We can also link to your personal website or blog.

I see you have already posted your test recording :thumbs: please wait for feedback before getting started. Thank you!
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Post by Kaeri »

Hi Carolin, thanks for your reply! :)
Please use "Kaeri" as pseudonym, no website to link since I'm otherwise only active on flickr.

I already read through the detailed feedback for my test minute and will fix it accordingly :)
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Post by Carolin »

Great, thank you! I have signed you up, your personal catalog page is here https://librivox.org/reader/12815

You can get started as soon as you got the okay on your test :thumbs:
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Post by adr6090 »

Hello Carolin,
May I please claim section 5 & section 8?
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you April!
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Post by krism89 »

Put me down for 11 please.
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