The Devil's Elixirs (Oneworld Classics)
E.T.A. Hoffmann
ISBN 10: 1847490840 ISBN 13: 9781847490841
Published by Oneworld Classics Ltd, 2009
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The son of a heinous sinner, Medardus is brought up in a monastery to atone for his father's wicked ways. However, after succumbing to temptation, Medardus himself is lured into a life of sin. A labyrinthine plot sees him embarking on a fantastical journey into the world, meeting his doppelganger, involving himself in a game of double impersonation, and becoming embroiled in murderous intrigues at the Vatican, before the mysterious curse hanging over him and his family is finally explained. First published in 1815, "The Devil's Elixirs" is a macabre masterpiece of German literature, and is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Romantic movement, or the genres of fantasy and horror which it spawned.
About the Author: E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) was a composer, caricaturist, critic and author. His work, often bizarre and grotesque, was hugely influential on writers such as Dostoevsky, Kafka and Poe.
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Title: The Devil's Elixirs (Oneworld Classics)
Publisher: Oneworld Classics Ltd
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good