Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts - Joseph von Eichendorff

The story begins with a father sending his so-called good-for-nothing son out into the world to make his own living. He sets off, travelling around, playing his violin and singing. Finding work in a castle he falls in love, has his heart broken and continues on his aimless journey and in Italy he meets some strange people...

Themes covered: love and friendship; travel and adventure.