Wilhelm Hauff
German poet and novelist (1802-1827) · Germany · On the map · Writers · Died at 24
Wilhelm Hauff 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 and Das kalte Herz, the historical romance Lichtenstein, and the parody Der Mann im Mond. He died of typhoid fever at age 24.
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Blending exotic and fantastic motifs with German settings, his tales remain popular in German-speaking countries.
