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E.T.A. Hoffmann

The Sandman

English · Paperback

Description

First published in 1816, this classic of German Gothic fiction has enthralled generations ever since, and has spawned countless interpretations by critics intrigued by it powerful symbolism. Sigmund Freud famously examined the novella in relation to his concept of the "uncanny", and extracts from this analysis are included in this volume.

Report

E.T.A Hoffman belongs to that eternal guild of poets and visionaries who take revenge on the life that is tormenting them by showing it examples of forms more colourful and diverse than reality can manage to convey. Stefan Zweig

Product details

Authors	E.T.A. Hoffmann
Assisted by	Christopher Moncrieff (Translation)
Publisher	Alma Books

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback
Released	24.10.2013

EAN	9781847493279
ISBN	978-1-84749-327-9
No. of pages	160
Dimensions	127 mm x 200 mm x 9 mm
Series	Alma Classics
Subject	Fiction > Narrative literature

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