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E.T.A. Hoffmann
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Number of Pages
432
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a collection of classic gothic short fiction that dives into the supernatural, mystery, and the uncanny. Its purpose is to illuminate how imagination can blur the line between reality and dream, inviting adult readers who enjoy literary horror, surreal atmosphere, and Romantic-era storytelling to linger over the mood and ideas.
Presented in faithful translations, the stories are compact, self-contained journeys that unfold through precise, atmospheric prose. An introductory essay offers historical context and explores the authorโs dual life as a rational civil servant by day and a creator of fantastical visions by night, helping readers see why these tales influenced later surrealism and horror.
Readers encounter dreamlike scenarios where love, obsession, and illusion collide, guided by sharp wit and a sly sense of humor that punctures the darkness. The narratives move through uncanny settings and shifting realities, inviting close reading and re-reading to notice hidden motifs and moral ambiguities.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for early surreal fiction, a lingering sense of wonder and unease, and a refreshed perspective on how art can fuse daily life with the extraordinary.
Product Details
Author
E.T.A. Hoffmann
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
432
Language
English
SKU
9780140443929
ISBN
9780140443929
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1.9x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 599
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