Der arme Spielmann by Franz Grillparzer

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By Richard Baker Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Pioneer History
Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872 Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872
German
"Der arme Spielmann" by Franz Grillparzer is a frame novella published in 1848. A narrator encounters an elderly street musician playing terrible violin music at a Vienna fair. Intrigued, he visits the old man's shabby dwelling to hear his life story: a tale of a gentle, impractical dreamer who failed at every worldly pursuit, lost his inheritance ...
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refuge only in his music and principles, barely surviving on alms in a society that has no place for him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Noah Robinson
3 months ago

It’s rare that I write reviews, but the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. This felt rewarding to read.

Jackson Scott
5 months ago

While comparing similar resources, the style is confident yet approachable. A true masterpiece of its kind.

Mary Baker
4 months ago

My professor recommended this and the presentation feels refined and carefully planned. This made complex ideas feel approachable.

George White
1 week ago

A fantastic discovery, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. I’d rate this higher if I could.

Jessica Thompson
3 weeks ago

I didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the style is confident yet approachable. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.

4.5
4.5 out of 5 (5 User reviews )

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