Tales of Rauen

Or why Rauen is probably the most important place in the world

Rauen – the center of world history! Or at least almost.

Did you know that the people of Rauen invented money – out of cookies? That the Eiffel Tower was actually supposed to be in Rauen? Or that the famous Rennsteiglied originated here?

No? Then it's high time for this collection of wonderfully bizarre tall tales! Jens Voigt takes us on a hilarious journey through the history of his hometown, where reality and fiction swirl together so wildly that even historians are left pondering.

Anyone who reads this book will never see Rauen through the same eyes again – and may soon be searching the Rauen Anger for lost cookie coins. Funny, charming, and full of unexpected revelations – a delightful read for all fans of tongue-in-cheek humor!

Author: Jens Voigt
Illustrations: Melissa Thieme  

"Sir, your work is a wonderful symbiosis of historical truth and humorous exaggeration. The way you weave epic stories from the modest circumstances of your town reminds me of what made America great: the power of myth and the ability to create a common identity through storytelling. I myself have always believed in the importance of stories to reach people's hearts – and in your book, I see this art brilliantly executed."

Sincerely, Abraham Lincoln

Enjoy reading

P.S. The idea for the book came to me when, in one of my EDI newsletters, I gave my readers the task of inventing a tall tale. Of course, I participated and enjoyed it so much that it became a little book that will probably later go down in history as epic world literature.
Jens Voigt (modest author)