The noble Clara and the diplomat Heinrich marry against the wishes of Clara's father and from then on live on air and love. However, it isn't long before the money runs out, and winter proves to be unexpectedly harsh. They have no choice but to burn the wooden staircase leading to their apartment, increasingly cutting themselves off from the outside world. Just before they find themselves in serious trouble, the coming spring brings salvation. Tieck's famous novella "The Abundance of Life" is the story of two lovers and at the same time a humorous critique of society, told with much wit and empathy by Hans Paetsch. Reading by Hans Paetsch, 1 mp3-CD, approx. 2 hours 5 minutes.