WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Outo intohimo: Kertomus Ludvig XIV:n ajalta cover

Outo intohimo: Kertomus Ludvig XIV:n ajalta

By E. T. A. Hoffmann
Open in WeRead

About This Book

Set amid the courtly world of Louis XIV, the narrative unfolds from a sudden midnight disturbance at a small Parisian house into a layered account of hidden passions, fears, and loyalties. Through domestic testimonies and recollections the plot reveals romantic attachments, social pressures, and rising suspicion, blending gothic suspense with tender romantic feeling. Psychological tension, uncanny suggestion, and a musical sensibility shape a mood where imagination and everyday reality slide into uneasy proximity.

About the Author

Hoffmann, E. T. A. portrait

E. T. A. Hoffmann

E. T. A. Hoffmann was a German author, composer, and jurist, known for his contributions to the early Romantic movement in literature. His works often blend the fantastical with the psychological, exploring themes of the uncanny and the surreal. Hoffmann's notable works include "The Devil's Elixir," a tale that delves into the duality of human nature, and "The Serapion Brethren," which showcases his unique narrative style and imaginative storytelling. His influence extends beyond literature into music and the visual arts, making him a pivotal figure in the cultural landscape of the 19th century.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
De Gouden Vaas cover De Gouden Vaas by E. T. A. Hoffmann Der Goldene Topf cover Der Goldene Topf by E. T. A. Hoffmann Deutsche Humoristen, 6. Band (von 8) / Humoristische Erzählungen cover Deutsche Humoristen, 6. Band (von 8) / Humoristische Erzählungen by E. T. A. Hoffmann Die Elixiere des Teufels cover Die Elixiere des Teufels by E. T. A. Hoffmann Hunnutettu nainen cover Hunnutettu nainen by E. T. A. Hoffmann Kiusanhenki: Satu cover Kiusanhenki: Satu by E. T. A. Hoffmann