Wilhelm Busch Boeken

The significance of "Buzz a Buzz; Or, The Bees" has endured through history, prompting efforts to preserve its legacy for future generations. This edition has been meticulously reformatted and retyped, ensuring clarity and readability without relying on scanned copies. The modern design enhances the accessibility of this important work, making it suitable for contemporary readers while honoring its historical value.

A new translation by Andy Gaus of these classic popular satirical Wilhelm Busch cartoons, with original illustrations, in black and white, throughout. This volume includes Max & Moritz a Bad-Boy Story in Seven Tricks; Ice Peter, A Funny Picture Story; Diogenes and the Bad Boys of Corinth; four poems from Critique of the Heart; and a biographical note on Wilhelm Busch

Heitere Kurzgeschichten in englischer Sprache. The Rabbit - Good Mary - The sack and the mice - The two sisters - Little Tom Thumb - The prudent Eagle-Owl - The hollow tooth - The hostile neighbours - Fred on the donkey

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its original content and cultural significance. As an older text, it may include imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote literature, making it accessible in a high-quality format that remains true to the original.

The narrative is often viewed as an autobiographical account, exploring themes of enchantment and servitude through the character of Peter and his relationship with the witch Lucinde, possibly referencing Johanna Keßler. It follows a romantic journey pattern reminiscent of Ludwig Tieck's works, with Wilhelm Busch skillfully blending traditional forms and motifs. The book parodies German Romantic themes and critiques its optimistic historical views, reflecting Busch's realistic perspective influenced by Schopenhauer and Darwin. Busch, a key figure in German humor, is recognized as a pioneer of comics.