On the title page described as the english struwwelpter then as usual pretty stories and funny pictures, dr hoffmans famous childrens story of naughty, cruel, funny, wild and mischievous boys originally written, in german, to entertain his 3 nephew 0 subseuqwently going. Struwwelpeter variously translated as slovenly or shockheaded peter has become widely recognized as one of the most popular and influential childrens books ever written. Written in rhyming couplets and illustrated by the author, the book was an immediate success. Heinrich hoffmann published in 1845 and intended for children age 3 to 6. What sets struwwelpeter apart, is the fact that the author took into. Book is readable but may have normal wear andor signs of aging spotting, yellowed pages, etc. This german childrens book is the creepiest thing youll see. The book contains 10 poems that serve as warnings to naughty boys and girls. It comprises ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. A seminal nineteenthcentury german childrens book by heinrich hoffmann. Struwwelpeter in english translation by heinrich hoffmann. In the original edition of heinrich hoffmans 1845 german childrens book, the most famous character struwwelpeter, or shockheaded peter, whose name later became the book s title.
English translation of struwwelpeter collins german. For hoffmann, this extension of his student life was a happy time. Led by beloved childrens author virginia lee burton, this group of mostly untrained. A publishing phenomenon that is still in print today, the english. Unhappy with the dry and pedagogic books available for children at the time, he wrote and illustrated struwwelpeter as a christmas present for his. The 19thcentury book of horrors that scared german kids into.
The book relates in verse and pictures the often gruesome consequences that befall children who torment animals, play with matches, suck their thumbs, refuse to eat, fidget at meals, etc. The english struwwelpeter, or, pretty stories and funny pictures. Project gutenberg ebook of struwwelpeter, merry stories and. The 19thcentury book of horrors that scared german kids. All credit goes to my germanspeaking mom, although im not sure if she shared this book with my siblings and me because she thought it was a funny book or was trying to scare us straight. The enduring appeal of struwwelpeter cambridge university library. Click here to select books from the struwwelpeter category. The english struwwelpeter, or, pretty stories and funny. Ungekurzte farbige ausgabe kindergartenalter hoffmann, dr. Original illustrations from the book that inspired edward scissorhands. Struwwelpeter in english translation heinrich hoffmann.
Each has a clear moral that demonstrates the disastrous consequences of misbehavior in an exaggerated way. Internet archive bookreader the english struwwelpeter, or, pretty stories and funny pictures. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens classics. Pages may include minimal notes andor highlighting and it may have a library stamp or other used book markings. Struwwelpeter is a collection of childrens poetry meant to serve as instructions for lifes lessons.
Its author, heinrich hoffmann, was a physician and writer who used the. The struwwelpeter was seen as a symbol of this movement, with the kings and lords of germany represented by the chaotic struwwelpeter. Most of the stories tell the tale of a childs misbehavior and the grizzly end they will meet if. End of the project gutenberg ebook of struwwelpeter. Merry stories and funny pictures by heinrich hoffmann free ebook project gutenberg.
In the original edition of heinrich hoffmans 1845 german childrens book, the most famous characterstruwwelpeter, or shockheaded peter, whose name later became the books title. With fredy kaindl, traute hohnisch, eric canso, renee stobrawa. Two years later, hoffmann searched for a decent childrens book for his own. The book develops only the story of struwwelpeter, there is no mention of the other 9 hoffmann stories.
Struwwelpeter is a bit different from the poetry book of my youth. A live action adaptation of the 1845 childrens book. Originally written by heinrich hoffmann, reinterpreted by bob staake. Unhappy with the dry and pedagogic books available for children at the time, he wrote and illustrated struwwelpeter as a. A publishing phenomenon that is still in print today, the english struwwelpeter first appeared as a german childrens christmas picture book, dr heinrich hoffmanns lustige. He wrote many poems, which he published as a book in 1842, though to little financial success. Dust jacket, access codes and any supplemental material if. This german childrens book is the creepiest thing youll. All credit goes to my germanspeaking mom, although im not sure if she shared this book with my siblings and me because she thought it was a funny book or was. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Struwwelpeter is a series of cautionary tales set to rhyme, for which.
You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. The title poem is about a messy boy struwwel means slovenly with his uncombed hair and dirty nails. Most of the stories tell the tale of a childs misbehavior and the grizzly end they will meet if they do not change their ways. The book was written and illustrated in 1845 by a physician for his 3 year old son. Heinrich hoffmann was a 19th century german psychiatrist who published poems. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Struwwelpeter in english translation by heinrich hoffmann, 9780486284699, available at book. Struwwelpeter heinrich hoffmann this web edition of hoffmanns classic childrens story incorporates the original illustrations. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Struwwelpeter and other disturbing tales for human beings. Project gutenberg ebook of struwwelpeter, merry stories. English translation of struwwelpeter the official collins germanenglish dictionary online.
Text and dictionary dual language quiz short answer struwwelpeter. Hoffmann wrote struwwelpeter in response to a lack of good childrens books. Unhappy with the dry and pedagogic books available for children at the time, he wrote and illustrated. Frustrated by the moralistic tone of contemporary childrens books, heinrich hoffmann 1809a1894a wrote and illustrated this. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Project gutenberg ebook of struwwelpeter, merry stories and funny. Before it was called struwwelpeter, hoffman originally and less. The title of the first story provides the title of the whole book. Jun 14, 2017 in the original edition of heinrich hoffmans 1845 german childrens book, the most famous characterstruwwelpeter, or shockheaded peter, whose name later became the books title. Intending to buy a picture book as a christmas present for his 3yearold son, hoffmann instead wrote and illustrated. Cheerful stories and funny pictures with 15 beautiful colour plates for children from ages 3 to 6. Dust jacket, access codes and any supplemental material if applicable are not guaranteed. Official site of the worlds most nightmarish childrens book struwwelpeter. Storybook by bob staake and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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