The Devil's Elixir Vol. II - T. A. Hoffmann, E.
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A 1-2 line hook? Gripped by an obsession that bends reality, The Devil's Elixir Vol. II resurfaces to haunt new generations of readers. In this restored edition of Hoffmann's gothic novella, the allure of alchemy and enchantment intertwines with the fragile boundaries between genius and madness. The story beckons with atmosphere, where the supernatural sighs beneath everyday life, and identity splinters under the pressure of desire, doubt, and illusion. The result is more than a tale of occult curiosity; it is a masterclass in mood, ambiguity, and the uneasy psychology of a mind in thrall to…mehr

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A 1-2 line hook? Gripped by an obsession that bends reality, The Devil's Elixir Vol. II resurfaces to haunt new generations of readers. In this restored edition of Hoffmann's gothic novella, the allure of alchemy and enchantment intertwines with the fragile boundaries between genius and madness. The story beckons with atmosphere, where the supernatural sighs beneath everyday life, and identity splinters under the pressure of desire, doubt, and illusion. The result is more than a tale of occult curiosity; it is a masterclass in mood, ambiguity, and the uneasy psychology of a mind in thrall to its own obsessions. This edition serves both the casual reader and the devoted collector, offering a seamless entry into early nineteenth century German romanticism literature and its ripple effects on Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley. A note on significance: Hoffmann's work stands as a touchstone of the era, a bridge between German romantic imaginations and the broader currents of supernatural fiction classic literature. This edition is an academic study edition crafted for serious readers, while remaining accessible to a wider audience within a classic literature collection. It is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, carefully restored for today's readers and for future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it invites you to an illustrated edition for readers who savour atmosphere as much as narrative craft.