Hoffmann fairy tales

Author: Hauff (Author), Zhao Yan (Translator)
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Publish Date: 2005-10-13
Features: Hauff's fairy tales are known as innovative creations. Although they draw inspiration from folk stories and legends, they have been artistically transformed by the author, differing greatly from their original flavor. These fairy tales incorporate elements of reality and the author's life experiences. Through the form of fairy tales, Hauff exposes the vulgar social reality of Germany at the time, critiquing and satirizing the stupidity and greed of the ruling class. Young Englishman tells the story of a monkey disguised as a gentleman whoes among the upper class, gaining the admiration of the mayor and others, finally making them lose face. This fairy tale sharply satirizes the vulgar trend of the urban class blindly admiring foreign styles and chasing fashion. The Dwarf Muck reveals the cruelty and oppression of the ruling class toward ordinary people, showcasing a strong sense of populism. The Story of the False Prince critiques the tailor's deception in posing as a real prince, highlighting the dangers of being dissatisfied with ordinary labor and craving vanity. The Cold Heart tells the story of a poor charcoal burner who, for the sake of money, sells his heart to the devil and replaces it with a stone heart, becoming cold and heartless. With the help of a small glass man, he eventually regains his original heart. This fairy tale illustrates the principle that a good conscience is more valuable than money. Hauff's fairy tales, due to their profound ideological content and vivid plots, have won the of readers and become a treasure of world children's literature, shining with brilliance.