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- Nathanael remains haunted by his childhood fear that the lawyer Coppelius, a strange night-time visitor who used to come to his house to conduct alchemical experiments with his father - the latter dying as a consequence of one of these sessions - was none other than the Sandman, a mythical figure who was said to steal the eyes of children who refused to go to sleep.
- About the Author: E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) was a composer, caricaturist, critic and author.
- 101 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Ghost
- Series Name: Alma Classics 101 Pages
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Part of Alma Classics 101 Pages series, The Sandman is a classic of German Gothic fiction which has enthralled generations ever since, and has spawned countless interpretations by critics intrigued by its powerful symbolism.Book Synopsis
Nathanael remains haunted by his childhood fear that the lawyer Coppelius, a strange night-time visitor who used to come to his house to conduct alchemical experiments with his father - the latter dying as a consequence of one of these sessions - was none other than the Sandman, a mythical figure who was said to steal the eyes of children who refused to go to sleep. When a mysterious Italian salesman comes to town, Nathanael's suspicions are reawakened, pushing him to the brink of madness as extraordinary events unfold.
First published in 1816, this classic of German Gothic fiction has enthralled generations ever since, and has spawned countless interpretations by critics intrigued by its powerful symbolism. Sigmund Freud famously examined the novella in relation to his concept of the "Uncanny", and an extract from this analysis is included in this volume.About the Author
E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) was a composer, caricaturist, critic and author. His works, often bizarre and grotesque, were hugely influential on writers such as Dostoevsky, Kafka and Poe.Dimensions (Overall): 7.72 Inches (H) x 4.88 Inches (W) x .39 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Alma Classics 101 Pages
Sub-Genre: Ghost
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 101
Publisher: Alma Books
Format: Paperback
Author: E T a Hoffmann
Language: English
Street Date: May 10, 2022
TCIN: 93123579
UPC: 9781847498755
Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-9789
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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