Struwwelpeter heinrich hoffmann this web edition of hoffmanns classic childrens story incorporates the original illustrations. The classic book of cautionary tales now available in a luxury paperback edition a true classic, bursting with cautionary tales and gruesome punishment. Go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. Since then it has become a national treasure in germany, as familiar and nostalgic as mother goose. Heinrich hoffmann 1809 1894 struwwelpeter slovenly peter is an illustrated collection of humorous childrens poems describing ludicrous and usually violent punishments for naughty behavior. With fredy kaindl, traute hohnisch, eric canso, renee stobrawa.
This thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the iowa state university capstones, theses. See more ideas about art, pagan men and witchcraft books. Struwwelpeter slovenly peter is an illustrated collection of humorous childrens poems describing. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Originally written by german psychiatrist heinrich hoffmann in 1844, struwwelpeter was originally intended to be an amusing and educational christmas present for the authors son. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. One english translation was done by mark twain, that great chronicler of boys. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover publications. Text and dictionary dual language quiz short answer struwwelpeter.
It is the most demented book ever published in germany, where each morality tale is supposed to scare little children into behaving. The title of the first story provides the title of. Struwwelpeter variously translated as slovenly or shockheaded peter has become widely recognized as one of the most popular and influential childrens books ever written. The english struwwelpeter, or, pretty stories and funny pictures. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens classics. The name struwwelpeter one of the characters in the book was not part of the original title. Each of its ten illustrated rhymes contain clear moral lessonsand shows, in an exaggerated way, the consequences of bad behavior.
Project gutenberg 62,103 free ebooks 6 by heinrich hoffmann. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Struwwelpeter is a collection of childrens poetry meant to serve as instructions for lifes lessons. Colin blyth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens classics hoffmann, heinrich on. A live action adaptation of the 1845 childrens book. Merry stories and funny pictures by heinrich hoffmann. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. For further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. Struwwelpeter in english translation heinrich hoffmann. The title of the first story provides the title of the whole book. Heinrich hoffman 18091894 drew this sketchbook with verse lessons for his threeyearold son as a christmas present for him in 1844.
Hoffmann, a physician of some social standing in frankfort am main. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens. It comprises ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. Click to read more about struwwelpeter by heinrich hoffmann.