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In December 1844 Heinrich Hoffman, a Frankfurt physician and writer, wanted to buy his three-year-old son a picture book as a Christmas present but was not impressed by what was offered. Instead he bought a notebook and began to write and draw his now world famous picture book. Dr Hoffmann filled his manuscript with stories and pictures of his own invention. Friends who were impressed with the book persuaded Hoffmann to have it published and in 1845 the first edition was produced as 'Lustige Geschichten und drollige Bilder mit 15 schön kolorirten Tafeln für Kinder von 3-6 Jahren.' Not until the third edition was Hoffman's and Struwwelpeter's name included in the title. Hoffmann's moral tales for children met neither contemporary nor modern criteria, yet were translated into dozends of languages and have deeply influenced children's literature. An anonymous English translation was published in Leipzig in 1848 which became an instant success in Britain. The stories' popularity continues to grow throughout the world. |
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