Barbara Smith Chalou Books

The book offers a critical analysis of the notorious Struwwelpeter stories, examining their socio-historic context and the evolution of child-rearing practices. Barbara Smith Chalou explores the themes of humor and horror within these tales, drawing parallels to modern children's literature that similarly blends violence with humor. This examination invites readers to reflect on the implications of such narratives in both historical and contemporary settings.

Offering a critical analysis of the Struwwelpeter stories, this title looks beyond the history of child rearing practices and children's literature. It considers the socio-historic context in which the book was written and makes comparisons to contemporary children's fare that is similarly violent, but intended to be humorous.