Der Struwwelpeter is an 1845 German children's book written and illustrated by the German psychiatrist Heinrich Hoffmann. It comprises ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. Each c
Struwwelpeter in the edition from 1861
First stanza of The Struwwelpeter in the book (first edition, 1845)
Nikolas, dunking the racist boys in ink. Illustration from a 1917 edition.
Konrad’s thumbs are amputated by the tailor
Max and Moritz: A Story of Seven Boyish Pranks is a German language illustrated story in verse. It was written and illustrated by Wilhelm Busch and published in 1865, and has since had significant cul
Struwwelpeter
…Suppen-Kaspar (Soup-Kaspar) is a case example of anorexia nervosa. Uncombable hair syndrome is also called Struwwelpeter syndrome, after the book title. Max and Moritz Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle…