German psychiatrist Heinrich Hoffmann is renowned for his illustrated children's works, which often explored the consequences of misbehavior with a distinctive blend of humor and moral messaging. His writings, frequently published under various pseudonyms, reflect a deep interest in the child psyche, characterized by a visually striking style. Beyond his literary pursuits, Hoffmann was also a practicing psychiatrist, allowing him to delve into the complexities of the human mind and behavior. His work offers a fascinating intersection of art, psychology, and childhood development.
Delving into the whimsical yet cautionary world of misbehaving children, this classic features ten rhyming tales accompanied by striking illustrations. Each story, such as "The Dreadful Story about Harriet and the Matches" and "The Story of Little Suck-a-Thumb," showcases the outrageous consequences of naughty behavior. While intended as moral lessons, the humorous and alarming narratives are likely to evoke laughter from both children and adults alike, making it an entertaining read for families.
Featuring vibrant illustrations and a high-quality English translation, this classic children's book by Heinrich Hoffmann captivates young readers with its engaging stories and moral lessons. First published in 1845, it remains a beloved staple in children's literature, showcasing a variety of whimsical characters and cautionary tales that emphasize the importance of good behavior. Its enduring popularity highlights its impact on generations of children and parents alike.
Official Nazi Party publication, originally published in 1940 under the title
Mit Hitler im Westen authored by Heinrich Hoffmann, Hitler's personal
photographer.
Hoffmann, a 19th-century German physician, gained lasting fame for writing Struwwelpeter, a darkly humorous compilation of cautionary tales about naughty children. Created by the author specifically for American readers, Slovenly Betsy features the same perverse drollery as its predecessor. Adults and children alike will revel in these quaintly illustrated rhyming stories of bad habits and their dire consequences.
Heinrich Hoffman was a key part in the making of the Hitler legend, the photographer who carefully crafted the image of the Führer as a godlike figure. Hoffmann published his first book of photographs in 1919, following his work as an official photographer for the German army. In 1920 he joined the Nazi Party, and his association with Hitler began. He became Hitler's official photographer and traveled with him extensively. He took over two million photographs of Hitler, and they were distributed widely, including on postage stamps, an enterprise that proved very profitable for both men. Hoffmann published several books on Hitler in the 1930s, including The Hitler Nobody Knows (1933). Hoffmann and Hitler were very close, and he acted not only as a personal confidante - his memoirs include rare details of the Führer - but also as a matchmaker – it is Hoffmann who introduced Eva Braun, his studio assistant, to Hitler. At the end of the war, Hoffmann was arrested by the US military, who also seized his photographic archive, and was sentenced to imprisonment for Nazi profiteering. This edition of a classic book includes photographs by Hoffmann and a new introduction by Roger Moorhouse.
This marvelous hardcover edition features Mark Twain's witty translation of the 19th-century German classic, a series of hilarious rhymes recounting the disastrous consequences that befall naughty children. Captivating color illustrations complement the comical verses.
