Wilhelm Hauff

Wilhelm Hauff (29 November 180218 November 1827) was a German poet and novelist known for his stories and novels. Raised in Stuttgart and educated in Tübingen, he wrote fairy tales such as ''Der kleine Muck'' (''Little Muck'') and ''Das kalte Herz'' (''Heart of Stone''), the historical romance ''Lichtenstein'', and the parody ''Der Mann im Mond'' (''The Man in the Moon''). He died of typhoid fever at age 24. Blending exotic and fantastic motifs with German settings, his tales remain popular in German-speaking countries. Provided by Wikipedia