
Struwwelpeter
'Struwwelpeter' Summary
Struwwelpeter, also known as Slovenly Peter, is a collection of illustrated poems that presents a unique and often unsettling view of childhood. The book uses graphic, sometimes violent, punishments to depict the consequences of disobedience and unruly behavior. Through humorous and engaging narratives, it explores themes of morality, discipline, and the importance of following rules. Despite its controversial nature, Struwwelpeter has been influential in children's literature, with its dark humor and cautionary tales echoing in works like Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
Related books

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Set in the first half of the 19th century, the classic novel presents the story of young orphan Oliver Twist, who endures tumultuous events in a socie...

Legend Land Volume 2 by Lyonesse (George Barham)
"Being a collection of some of the OLD TALES told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, now retold by LYONESSE" (from...

The Junior Classics Volume 5: Stories That Never Grow Old by William Patten
A selection of famous tales selected and re-worked for a junior audience. Stories are taken from Arabian Nights, Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver's Travels,...

Sky Island by L. Frank Baum
Sky Island: Being the Further Adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill after Their Visit to the Sea Fairies is a children's fantasy novel written by L. Frank...

Mary Broome by Allan Monkhouse
Mary Broome is a novel set in Victorian England that satirizes the social and moral conventions of the time. It follows the story of Mary, a housemaid...

Cynic Looks At Life by Ambrose Bierce
In *A Cynic Looks at Life*, Ambrose Bierce offers a biting and insightful collection of essays that dissect various aspects of human existence. Throug...

More Tuck-Me-In Stories by Enos Benjamin Comstock
Dive into the enchanting world of More Tuck-Me-In Stories, a delightful collection of captivating tales that will transport young readers into a realm...

Puck of Pook's Hill by Rudyard Kipling
The stories are all narrated to two children living near Burwash, in the High Weald of Sussex, in the area of Kipling's own house Bateman's, by people...

Bumper the White Rabbit and His Friends by George Ethelbert Walsh
In the enchanting world of the Enchanted Forest, where magic swirls among the trees and laughter dances on the breeze, meet Bumper the White Rabbit an...

Six Little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's by Laura Lee Hope
In "Six Little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's" by Laura Lee Hope, we are introduced to the Bunker family and their six lively children. The story unfolds i...
Reviews for Struwwelpeter
No reviews posted or approved, yet...