Hildegard Neuffer-Stavenhagen facts for kids

House in Weimar (2014)

Hildegard Neuffer-Stavenhagen (born Stavenagen on July 3, 1866, in Greiz – October 17, 1939, in Weimar) was a German writer. She was known for her books for children and her work in education. She lived to be 73 years old.

Hildegard's father was a merchant. She started taking piano lessons when she was young. Her brother, Bernhard Stavenhagen, was a famous composer and pianist. Hildegard married Dagobert Neuffer, an actor and theater director from Hungary. They had four children together. Her son-in-law, Max Strub, was a talented violinist.

What She Wrote

Hildegard Neuffer-Stavenhagen wrote many books, especially for young readers. Here are some of her well-known works:

• Märchenfäden (Fairy Tale Threads): This book of fairy tales was illustrated by Oskar Herrfurth. It was very popular and had many editions.
• Kinderseelen. Aus dem Tagebuche einer Mutter (Children's Souls: From a Mother's Diary): This book shared insights from a mother's daily life.
• Schneewittchen und die sieben Zwerge. Märchenspiel in 10 Bildern (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Fairy Tale Play in 10 Scenes): This was a play based on the classic fairy tale, with music by Helmut Fellmer.
• "Neuffers Tierleben". Wie meine Kinder mit Tieren Freundschaft hielten (Neuffer's Animal Life: How My Children Befriended Animals): This book was about her children's experiences with animals. It included pictures and decorations by Adalbert Stieren.
• Durchsonnte Pflichten, eine Überwindung des Alltags (Sunlit Duties, Overcoming Everyday Life): This book offered thoughts on how to make daily tasks more positive.
• Krippenspiel in drei Bildern. Textb (Nativity Play in Three Scenes): This was a text for a Christmas play.
• Die Mutterschaft, unsere Unsterblichkeit (Motherhood, Our Immortality): This book explored the lasting impact of motherhood.