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First Public Appearance

When: 18 January 1845
Where: Frankfurt am Main
Part of: Heinrich Hoffmann publishes Lustige Geschichten und drollige Bilder, introducing Struwwelpeter

The book first appeared outside Hoffmann's family circle at a meeting of the Frankfurt literary club Tutti Frutti Society in January 1845.

The first appearance of Hoffmann's book outside his immediate family circle was in a meeting organized by the Frankfurt literary club Tutti Frutti Society on 18 January 1845. Hoffmann later recalled becoming an author of juvenile books that night.

Sources

Struwwelpeter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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