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Struwwelpeter: Or Merry Rhymes And Funny Pictures (1903)

Struwwelpeter: Or Merry Rhymes And Funny Pictures (1903)

Hoffmann, Heinrich

Hardcover

HumorFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1162174110
ISBN13: 9781162174112
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Struwwelpeter: Or Merry Rhymes And Funny Pictures is a classic children's book written by Heinrich Hoffmann and first published in 1845. The book is a collection of cautionary tales in rhyming verse, accompanied by colorful illustrations, that warn children about the consequences of misbehavior. The main character, Struwwelpeter, is a boy with unkempt hair and dirty clothes who refuses to groom himself. Other characters include a boy who refuses to eat his soup and wastes away, a girl who plays with matches and burns to death, and a boy who sucks his thumb and has his fingers cut off by a tailor. The book has been controversial since its publication, with some critics arguing that the stories are too violent and disturbing for children. However, it has also been praised for its effectiveness in teaching children valuable lessons and for its enduring popularity. This edition of Struwwelpeter was published in 1903 and features the original text and illustrations. It is a fascinating glimpse into the history of children's literature and a valuable addition to any collection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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