Struwwelpeter in english translation by heinrich hoffmann. The classic book of cautionary tales now available in a luxury paperback editiona true classic, bursting with cautionary tales and gruesome punishment, struwwelpeter has been a favourite of children all over the world since its publication in 1845. The title poem is about a messy boy struwwel means slovenly with his uncombed hair and dirty nails. It comprises ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. I have finally started recording the stories from the book and this playlist now contains all m. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Struwwelpeter is a bit different from the poetry book of my youth. Project gutenberg ebook of struwwelpeter, merry stories. Text and dictionary dual language quiz short answer struwwelpeter.
Each has a clear moral that demonstrates the disastrous consequences of misbehavior in an exaggerated way. See more ideas about childrens books, christmas traditions. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Struwwelpeter heinrich hoffmann this web edition of hoffmanns classic childrens story incorporates the original illustrations. The book was written and illustrated in 1845 by a physician for his 3 year old son. Heinrich hoffmann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nearly every german knows this story, so it is culturally significant. The 19thcentury book of horrors that scared german kids into behaving original illustrations from the book that inspired edward scissorhands. The book contains 10 poems that serve as warnings to naughty boys and girls. Merry tales and funny pictures, by heinrich hoffman this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no. The best scenes from the most demented german childrens. Buy struwwelpeter in english translation by heinrich hoffmann online at alibris. The best scenes from the most demented german childrens book ever published.
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