Moni der Geißbub

A boy named Moni works as a goat-herd in the Alpine hills above Fideris, guiding a lively herd to pastures, tending a favorite kid, and returning each day to a modest home with his energetic grandmother. The narrative sketches daily rural rhythms—climbs along mountain paths, encounters with visitors at a nearby bathing house, communal tasks, and simple meals—while tracing Moni's background, orphaned early and entrusted to his grandmother's care. Scenes emphasize his bond with the animals, the village's collaborative spirit, and moral instruction from the grandmother that blends piety and practical wisdom. The story celebrates humble labor, childhood responsibility, and the consolations of nature and family.