author
Agnes Sapper
1852–1929
A widely read German writer for young readers, she is best remembered for warm, lively family stories that stayed popular long after her lifetime. Her best-known book, Die Familie Pfäffling, made her one of the notable children's authors of the early 20th century.
7 Audiobooks
Ohne den Vater: Erzählung aus dem Kriege
by Agnes Sapper
Frau Pauline Brater: Lebensbild einer deutschen Frau
by Agnes Sapper
Kriegsbüchlein für unsere Kinder
by Agnes Sapper
Die Familie Pfäffling: Eine deutsche Wintergeschichte
by Agnes Sapper
Das erste Schuljahr: Eine Erzählung für Kinder von 7-12 Jahren
by Agnes Sapper
About the author
Born in Munich on April 12, 1852, Agnes Sapper was a German author of children's literature. She was born Agnes Brater and later became known for stories and novels that spoke to young readers with humor, everyday detail, and a strong feeling for family life.
Her most famous work is Die Familie Pfäffling, published in 1907, followed by the sequel Werden und Wachsen in 1910. Reference works describe her as one of the most successful and widely read German-language children's authors of her era, often mentioned alongside writers such as Johanna Spyri and Ottilie Wildermuth.
Sapper died in Würzburg on March 19, 1929. Her books continued to circulate for decades, and her reputation has lasted through reprints, library collections, and ongoing interest in classic German children's literature.