The Devil’S Elixir Vol. I

The Devil’S Elixir Vol. I

E. T. A. Hoffmann / ETAHoffmann

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354846359
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A shadowed doorway opens to a dreamlike world where desire and dread walk hand in hand. The Devil’s Elixir Vol. I invites readers to step into a european gothic tale that blends eerie atmosphere with the quiet ache of moral consequence, where alchemy and occult forces mingle with human longing.This edition presents Hoffmann’s strange, romantic German writings as a living experience for today’s readers and classic-literature lovers alike. The book rewards casual browsing with suspense and vivid imagery, while offering deeper resonance for ebook collectors library and literary education readers who delight in the texture of nineteenth century europe. Its themes of transformation, fate, and the limits of knowledge sit at the heart of gothic fiction and supernatural fiction, inviting reflection on what we grasp and what we fear.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. This is not merely history on the page, but a doorway to a continuing conversation about art, imagination, and the ethical shadows that haunt our waking hours. A must for anyone pursuing european gothic tradition, dreamlike visions, and the enduring magic of romantic german writings.

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