Weird Tales (eBook)

E. T. A. Hoffmann (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
563 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700039-6 (EAN)

Infos

E. T. A. Hoffmann's "Weird Tales" is a masterful collection that delves into the uncanny and the surreal, reflecting the Romantic era's exploration of the macabre and the irrational. Hoffmann's literary style, characterized by intricate narratives and gothic elements, skillfully intertwines fantasy and reality, inviting readers to question the boundaries of the human psyche. Through stories replete with shadowy figures, strange happenings, and psychological depth, Hoffmann unveils a world where the extraordinary manifests within the mundane, resonating with the existential anxieties of his time. A pivotal figure in German Romanticism, Hoffmann was not only a novelist but also a composer and painter, experiences that richly informed his storytelling. His keen interest in the bizarre and the fantastical stemmed from a background deeply ingrained in the cultural dialogues and artistic movements of early 19th-century Europe. Influenced by the tumultuous political climate and his own personal struggles, Hoffmann's works often reveal his fascination with the dualities of human nature and the darker aspects of life. "Weird Tales" is highly recommended for readers who seek a deep and unsettling exploration of the human experience, as seen through Hoffmann's unique lens. This collection is an essential dive into the imagination of one of literature's most enigmatic voices, appealing to those drawn to the intricacies of fear, fantasy, and the subconscious.

Autor

E.T.A. Hoffmann, born Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann on January 24, 1776, in Königsberg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia), was a multifaceted artist known for his literary prowess as well as his contributions to music and the visual arts. Hoffmann's writing style intricately weaved together elements of the Gothic with the nascent genre of fantasy, often blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural. His use of alter egos and his interest in the duality of human nature featured prominently in his narratives, contributing to the nascent Romantic movement in German literature. Hoffmann's collection 'Weird Tales' (1819-1824), known as 'Die Serapionsbrüder' in German, exemplifies his fascination with the strange and the uncanny. These stories are marked by their exploration of the psychologically bizarre and their rich, atmospheric detail. Hoffmann's influence extended beyond literature; his stories inspired compositions by the likes of Offenbach and Delibes and have resonated with later writers such as Poe and Dostoevsky. Despite his death at the age of 46 on June 25, 1822, Hoffmann's legacy endures in his vividly imaginative works, which remain a cornerstone of dark romanticism in literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.5.2022
• Übersetzer: J. T. Bealby
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Fantasy
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century German • 19th century gothic tales • Alice in the Wonderland • Childe Harold • dark fantasy stories • Don Juan • early speculative fiction • Edger Poe • enigmatic narrative voice • Era of duels • E. T. A. Hoffmann • E.T.A. Hoffmann stories • German Romanticism literature • gothic horror tales • haunting narrative style • Historical Fantasy fiction • Horror themes • Intricate Plot Structures • Keats • lady detective • Les Miserables • literary horror fiction • macabre and mystical stories • Mysterious character studies • Mystery Stories • noble characters • Nutcracker and the Four Realmsc • opera singer • phantasmagorical fiction • Robert Burns • romantic era fiction • Romantic literature • Shelley • supernatural elements • supernatural fantasy classics • Supernatural psychological drama • The Phantom of the Opera • twisted imagination themes • Weird Tales • Weird Tales collection