Wilhelm Hauff

Wilhelm Hauff (November 29, 1802, Stuttgart – November 18, 1827, Stuttgart) was a German writer and novelist.

He was a representative of the Biedermeier literary movement. In 1820, he enrolled at the University of Tübingen. Four years later, he earned a doctorate in philosophy and theology. Subsequently, he worked as a private tutor for the children of Baron Ernst Eugen von Högel, the Minister of Defense.

For them, he wrote a collection of fantastic fairy tales titled "Märchen," which was published in 1826. He is also known for his famous fairy tales "Little Muck" and "The Caliph Stork." His historical novel "Lichtenstein" became one of the best novels of the 19th century. In 1827, he became the editor of a newspaper in Stuttgart. A monument has been erected near Stuttgart in honor of Wilhelm Hauff. There is also a "Museum of Wilhelm Hauff's Fairy Tales" in Baisbronn.