{"product_id":"9780140443929","title":"Tales Of Hoffmann","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented 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 author’s 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA curated selection of dark, surreal short stories blending romance, mystery, and the supernatural\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThoughtful introduction and contextual notes help connect the tales to Romantic-era gothic tradition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLyrical, precise prose that preserves mood and atmosphere in translation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDreamlike plots that reward careful reading and repeated revisits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes of perception, reality versus illusion, and the uncanny that invite reflection after each piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540389900505,"sku":"9780140443929","price":570.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61R5LrdnR1L._SL1177.jpg?v=1776679556","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140443929","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}