A review by peter_fischer
Der Struwwelpeter by Heinrich Hoffmann

4.0

I grew up with this rhymed and illustrated children’s book about Struwwelpeter (Shockheaded Peter). It consists of several cautionary tales with grotesque consequences, meant to prevent children from doing ‘wrong’ and dangerous things. I’ve always had a grisly fascination with this book, which was first published in 1845!