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Highlights
- The son of a heinous sinner, Medardus is brought up in a monastery to atone for his father's wicked ways.
- About the Author: E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) was a composer, caricaturist, critic and author.
- 276 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Classics
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About the Book
Unique edition of a full unabridged translation of a macabre masterpiece of German literature. The story was influenced by Matthew Gregory Lewis's The Monk, also available in Alma Classics series.Book Synopsis
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 works, often bizarre and grotesque, were hugely influential on writers such as Dostoevsky, Kafka and Poe.Dimensions (Overall): 7.79 Inches (H) x 5.08 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Classics
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 276
Publisher: Alma Books
Format: Paperback
Author: E T a Hoffmann
Language: English
Street Date: December 16, 2025
TCIN: 1002864557
UPC: 9781847495228
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-7944
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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