The Story of Cruel Frederick: From 'The English Struwwelpeter' by Heinrich Hoffmann

The first of ten volumes of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman (1861-1929). This collection, the first of two parts, includes a trove of poetry about home and family life, focusing especially on verses about children, verses for children, and fun for little folk. It also includes a general introduction to the series by Carman himself, as well as an introductory essay to the volume by University of Chicago English professor William Darnall MacClintock (1858-1936). (Summary by Tomas Peter)

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The Story of Cruel Frederick: From 'The English Struwwelpeter' by Heinrich Hoffmann

The Story of Cruel Frederick: From 'The English Struwwelpeter' by Heinrich Hoffmann