The Devil's Elixirs - Brossura

Hoffmann, E. T. A.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1847490840 ISBN 13: 9781847490841

Casa editrice: Oneworld Classics, 2009

Riassunto

The son of a heinous sinner, Medardus is brought up in a monastery to atone for his father’s wicked ways. After succumbing to temptation, however, Medardus himself is lured into a life of sin, and he embarks upon a fantastical journey in which he meets his doppelganger, involves himself in a game of double impersonation, and becomes embroiled in murderous intrigues at the Vatican. First published in 1815, this is a macabre masterpiece of German literature.

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Recensione:

'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

L'autore:

E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776?1822) was a German composer, caricaturist, critic, and author. His works include The Golden Pot and Other Tales and The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr. Ronald Taylor is a scholar and author who specializes in German intellectual history.

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• Editore: Oneworld Classics
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1847490840
• ISBN 13: 9781847490841
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 276