Wilhelm Hauff
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Wilhelm Hauff was a German writer of the early 19th century who created poetry and novels during his brief lifetime. He is remembered as an important figure in German literature, though he died young at just 25 years old.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 29 November 1802
- Died
- 18 November 1827
- Works
- 276
Top works
- Lichtenstein
- Phantasien im Bremer Rathskeller
- Werke
- Fairy tales
- Phantasien und Skizzen
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Wilhelm Hauff (29 November 1802 – 18 November 1827) was a German poet and novelist known for his stories and novels. Raised in Stuttgart and educated in Tübingen, he wrote fairy tales such as Der kleine Muck (Little Muck) and Das kalte Herz (Heart of Stone), the historical romance Lichtenstein, and the parody Der Mann im Mond (The Man in the Moon). He died of typhoid fever at age 24. Blending exotic and fantastic motifs with German settings, his tales remain popular in German-speaking countries.
Early life