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Slovenly Peter is a children's book originally published in German in 1845, written by Heinrich Hoffmann. The book is a collection of cautionary tales, each with a moral lesson, aimed at teaching children good behavior and manners. The tales are told through the misadventures... Read Full Overview

Slovenly Peter is a classic children's book originally published in German in 1845. The book is a collection of cautionary tales, each one intended to teach children a moral lesson. The tales are told in rhyme and feature a cast of mischievous characters, including the titular... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview