Heinrich Hoffmann's 'Slovenly Betsy' is a children's book that showcases the consequences of bad behavior through a series of cautionary tales. Written in a whi

Meet Slovenly Kate, Envious Tom, Tell-Tale Jenny, and other disagreeablecharacters in this comic collection ofcautionary tales. Originally published in1874 as p

A recent upsurge in interest in Der Struwwelpeter, written by Heinrich Hoffman has initiated a new wave of spin-offs, parodies, and retellings of these immensel

1845 classic children's book relates the consequences, in funny rhyming couplets, that befall children who torment animals, play with matches, suck their thumbs

The author of "Seductress" examines the ladies' man and answers the eternal question: what do women want?