Some of the children literature i like the best is translated from german. Hoffmann wrote struwwelpeter in response to a lack of good children s books. Struwwelpeter is a bit different from the poetry book of my youth. Struwwelpeter variously translated as slovenly or shockheaded peter.
The fun but morbid struwwelpeter is a 19thcentury german. Struwwelpeter variously translated as slovenly or shockheaded peter has become widely recognized as one of the most popular and influential children s books ever. The book was so popular that it was sold in different languages i remember i had one in german and english. A contemporary of struwwelpeter in britain was edward lear s book of nonsense no date, about 1846. Hoffmann wrote struwwelpeter in response to a lack of good childrens books. Each has a clear moral that demonstrates the disastrous consequences of misbehavior in an exaggerated way. The best scenes from the most demented german childrens book.
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. Small wonder that he, in this predicament, should conceive of the idea of writing a translation of the famous german childrens story book, mentioned above, with. Texte, bilder, dokumentation, katalog german edition published by verlag heinrichhoffmannmuseum 1978 isbn 10. Tales and funny pictures, is available on the project gutenberg ebook. Hans wilhelm, a renowned children s book author whose works have been translated into thirty languages, generously offers outofprint editions of his books as free pdf downloads.
The english struwwelpeter by hoffman heinrich abebooks. Germancourse, daniel deutschmann recommended for you. A publishing phenomenon that is still in print today, the english struwwelpeter first appeared as a german children s christmas picture book, dr heinrich hoffmann s lustige. In the 19th century, a german psychiatrist and writer wrote a children s book which, if published today, would cause an outrageous scandal. It dates back to the book is a collection of short stories written in prose, accompanied by illustrations. The title poem is about a messy boy struwwel means slovenly with his uncombed hair and dirty nails. Bilingual edition english german picture book for children. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens classics. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens classics author. In the 19th century, a german psychiatrist and writer wrote a childrens book which, if published today, would cause an outrageous scandal. Struwwelpeter heinrich hoffmann this web edition of hoffmann s classic children s story incorporates the original illustrations. It is the most demented book ever published in germany, where each morality tale is supposed to.
May 15, 20 heinrich hoffmann s struwwelpeter from andy s early comics archivestruwwelpeter is a children s book that has been endlessly imitated and retold, while providing the inspiration for countless parodies. His parents tell him to stop it, but he doesnt listen. End of the project gutenberg ebook of struwwelpeter. Struwwelpeter is a collection of childrens poetry meant to serve as.
The title of the first story provides the title of. A contemporary of struwwelpeter in britain was edward lears book of nonsense no date, about 1846. Hoffman, a frankfurt physician and father, wrote the book after realizing that there were none he wanted to buy for his 3yearold son for christm. This book was first published in german in 1844, and in english translation in 1848. The classic book of cautionary tales now available in a luxury paperback edition a 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. If you possess any sort of fluency in the german language, theres a good chance youve encountered children s author heinrich hoffmans 1845 bedtime classic struwwelpeter. Jan 27, 2018 the former is innocent with a sense of good and evil for which he is rewarded in the end. It is macabre, but so was much great children s writing before the saccharinization of children s books and films. See more ideas about childrens books, german and books. Also included are the full german text and an afterword with a brief biography of the author and note on how the book came to be written. Also included are the full german text and an afterword with a brief biography of the author and note on.
I thought, where better to start than the german books my mum used to read to me as a child. But mind now, conrad, what i say, dont suck your thumb while im away. If you possess any sort of fluency in the german language, there s a good chance youve encountered children s author heinrich hoffman s 1845 bedtime classic struwwelpeter. Hans wilhelm, a renowned childrens book author whose works have been translated into thirty languages, generously offers outofprint editions of his books as free pdf downloads. Struwwelpeter books the christmas sleigh german christmas. We all know the original grimms fairy tales were more gruesome than the disney stories we grew up watching. Struwwelpeter, pronounced stroolvelpayter, is a collection of cruel and frightening stories written and illustrated by dr. Contains the jubilaeumsblatt from the 100th edition, from 1876. Most of the stories tell the tale of a childs misbehavior and the grizzly end they will meet if. Struwwelpeter is a collection of childrens poetry meant to serve as instructions for lifes lessons. If you possess any sort of fluency in the german language, theres a good chance youve encountered childrens author heinrich hoffmans 1845 bedtime classic struwwelpeter.
Free german childrens books for language learners young. These stories were designed to show children the perils of misbehaving. Grownups might find this book about the little mole with poop on his head a bit embarrassing. A giant of german children s lit, otfried preussler wrote for kids aged six and up. It comprises ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. Struwwelpeter scary german children stories youtube. I bought it and thought what a great book for little boys, having never heard of it myself before that. This german childrens book is the creepiest thing youll. Internet archive bookreader the english struwwelpeter, or, pretty stories and funny pictures.
A giant of german childrens lit, otfried preussler wrote for kids aged six and up. Nov 8, 2017 these are books you may remember from your childhood. Luckily, there are many other online sources for free german childrens books than just the public domain. Free german childrens books for language learners young and. The english struwwelpeter, or, pretty stories and funny. The children represented in struwwelpeter all engage in behavior. The best scenes from the most demented german childrens. The influence of struwwelpeter the new york public library. However, lear wrote grotesque and absurd poems, such as the owl and the pussycat, while hoffmann wrote with an admonishing index finger, as it were, but achieved something unusual for a german writer. Hoffmann, a frankfurt physician, wanted to buy a picture book for his. This book was first published in german in 1844, and in english. The childrens book every kid dreaded in the 18th century.
Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens. Struwwelpeter is a collection of childrens poetry meant to serve as instructions for lifes. The list isnt complete, so if you read german children literature, feel free to add your favourites. It is the most demented book ever published in germany, where each morality tale is supposed to scare little children into behaving.
May 23, 20 my very first little german book old german course mein allererstes deutsches buchlein duration. Yes, it is cruel, and it is true, yet one cant help it but. The book contains 10 poems that serve as warnings to naughty boys and girls. Overall, a nice copy of a german classic, beautifully illustrated. The former is innocent with a sense of good and evil for which he is rewarded in the end. If you are interested in reading the stories you can find them here, or if you want to learn about other german fairytales take a look at this. In zappelphilipp, philipp cant stop fidgeting at the dinner table. You could easily read a chapter a day and be finished after a two weeks. Project gutenberg ebook of struwwelpeter, merry stories and funny. Free german childrens books for language learners young and old.
Hoffman, a frankfurt physician and father, wrote the book after realizing that there were none he wanted to buy for his 3yearold son for christmas. Color illustrations appear on every page, often playing with the text. Struwwelpeter heinrich hoffmann this web edition of hoffmanns classic children s story incorporates the original illustrations. How to scare your children into behaving well without having to say anything yourself.
The title of the first story provides the title of the whole book. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The book was written and illustrated in 1845 by a physician for his 3 year old son. Wilhelms books are written in clear and contemporary. This german childrens book is the creepiest thing youll see. Pdf the perverse delight of shockheaded peter researchgate. The english struwwelpeter, or, pretty stories and funny pictures. Intending to buy a picture book as a christmas present for his 3yearold son, hoffmann instead wrote and illustrated. Acces pdf struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens classics an 1845 german childrens book by heinrich hoffmann. The present volume reprints 25 color plates from a german edition including a bonus plate done for the 100th edition in 1876 with the reset text of a standard english translation. Struwwelpeter heinrich hoffmann this web edition of hoffmanns classic childrens story incorporates the original illustrations. One day, mamma said, conrad dear, i must go out and leave you here.
Struwwelpeter book covers in spanish, english, german, and japanese. Although this isnt a childrens book, i used it when i first started out in german and it helped a lot there are exercises for each short story and it starts out really simply and then slowly gets harder, but not too hard and its also pretty entertaining for a graded reader. I know children literature isnt a very precise category, but when i say children literature, i think from the age 510. It is macabre, but so was much great childrens writing before the saccharinization of childrens books and films. Heinrich hoffmanns struwwelpeter from andys early comics archivestruwwelpeter is a childrens book that has been endlessly imitated and retold, while providing the inspiration for countless parodies. However, lear wrote grotesque and absurd poems, such as the owl and the pussycat, while hoffmann wrote with an admonishing index finger, as it were, but achieved something unusual for 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.