Johann Heinrich Lehnert
Johann Heinrich Lehnert (born August 1, 1782 in Brandenburg an der Havel , † November 15, 1848 in Falkenrehde , Osthavelland district ) was a German clergyman and writer.
Lehnert studied theology at the University of Halle and became a pastor in Falkenrehde near Potsdam in 1817 . In 1830 he became inspector of the Collegium Albertinum in Berlin and later in Königsberg .
His literary interest was folk tales and legends, which he brought out in collections from 1815. Reading books with fables, poems, songs and riddles as well as writings for religious instruction were another focus of his work. In his fairy tale wreath for children he also took fairy tales and the like. a. the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault , whose "cruel" scenes were toned down and some episodes were embellished by him.
Works
- (Ed.) Leaves of Love and Friendship , Berlin, undated (1815)
- Educational recreational hours for hard-working children , 1823
- Mährchenkranz for children , Haßelberg, Berlin 1829
- Instructive and entertaining fairy tales for adult youth , Haßelberg, Berlin (1830)
- May rose , 1832
- The life of Friedrich Wilhelm III, King of Prussia in Paretz , 1845
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lehnert, Johann Heinrich |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German clergyman and writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 1, 1782 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brandenburg on the Havel |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 15, 1848 |
| Place of death | Falkenrehde , Osthavelland district , Prussia |