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Ludwig Bechstein


 

Ludwig Bechstein (November 24, 1801 - May 14, 1860) was a German writer and collector of folk fairy tales.

Important works

  • Thüringische Volksmärchen (1823)
  • Sonettenkränze (1826, through which Duke Bernhard became interested in him)
  • Grimmenthal (1833, novel)
  • Deutsches Märchenbuch (1845)
  • Berthold der Student (1850, novel)
  • Deutsches Sagenbuch (1853)
  • Thüringer Sagenbuch (1858)