Most Popular Books by E T a Hoffmann

The tale of Nutcracker, written by E.T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. It has retained its freshness because it appeals to the sense of wonder we all share. In this original version, a Marie worries about a beautiful nutcracker that''s been broken. At night, she goes to check up on it. To her surprise, it has come alive, and a story-within-the-story begins: armies of mice and toy soldiers battle in what is either the child''s delirious nightmare, or perhaps another reality into which she wanders. Includes vintage illustration!

The Serapion Brethren Vol. II by E. T. A. Hoffmann continues the exploration of Gothic fiction and Romanticism introduced in the first volume. This installment delves deeper into the realm of supernatural themes and fantasy, showcasing Hoffmann''s characteristic blend of dark narratives and psychological depth. Set against a backdrop of 19th-century German literature, the book further develops the literary brotherhood of the Serapion Brethren, whose mysterious and imaginative tales weave through the fabric of the narrative. The volume features complex plots and characters, enriching the overarching theme of symbolic and mythical elements. Hoffmann''s storytelling remains rich in psychological insight and eerie atmospheres, offering readers an engaging and thought-provoking continuation of the series. Through its exploration of supernatural occurrences and intricate character dynamics, The Serapion Brethren Vol. II deepens the reader''s immersion in Hoffmann''s unique world of dark romance and fantastical intrigue.

The Nights are a storytelling cycle by ETA Hoffmann that consists of eight fantastic stories. They were created between 1815 and 1817 in Berlin and were published there in 1816 and 1817 in two parts.

Ce livre clôt avec brio la trilogie en approfondissant les thèmes chers à E. T. A. Hoffmann: la dualité de l''homme, le vertige de l''imaginaire et la menace constante du fantastique dans le quotidien. À travers des histoires où l''étrange surgit là où on l''attend le moins, Hoffmann brouille les repères et invite le lecteur à douter de la réalité. Ce dernier volume mêle ironie, angoisse et poésie dans un style aussi subtil qu''envoûtant, confirmant l''auteur comme un maître du fantastique européen.

E. T. A. Hoffmann: Das Gelübde. Ein Nachtstück Edition Holzinger. Taschenbuch Berliner Ausgabe, 2015 Vollständiger, durchgesehener Neusatz mit einer Biographie des Autors bearbeitet und eingerichtet von Michael Holzinger Erstdruck: Reimer, Berlin, 1817 Textgrundlage ist die Ausgabe: E.T.A. Hoffmann: Poetische Werke in sechs Bänden, Band 2, Berlin: Aufbau, 1963. Herausgeber der Reihe: Michael Holzinger Reihengestaltung: Viktor Harvion Umschlaggestaltung unter Verwendung des Bildes: Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann (Deckfarbengemälde eines unbekannten Künstlers, um 1795) Gesetzt aus Minion Pro, 12 pt.