Wilhelm Hauff
1802 – 1827 · aged 25
German poet and novelist (1802–1827)
- Born
- 29 Nov 1802 · Stuttgart
- Died
- 18 Nov 1827 · Stuttgart
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- 29 Nov 1802BornBorn in Stuttgart
- 18 Nov 1827DiedDied in Stuttgart
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- 1812 – 1815War of 1812
- 1814 – 1815Congress of Vienna
Biography
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.
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