Rudolf Erich Raspe (March 1736 - November 1794) was a German librarian, writer and scientist, called by his biographer John Carswell a "rogue". He is best known for his collection of tall tales, The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, originally a satirical work with political aims.
- Born
- 1736
- Died
- 1794
- Country
- Germany
- First book
- The surprising adventures of Baron Munchausen, 1792
