The Devil's Elixirs - Annotated Edition (Paperback)

"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. 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."

General

Imprint:	Alma Classics
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2017
Authors:	E. T. A Hoffmann
Translators:	Ronald Taylor
Dimensions:	198 x 128 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	276
ISBN-13:	978-1-84749-673-7
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	German
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > General Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Horror & ghost stories Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Fantasy Books > Fiction > Special features > Classic fiction
LSN:	1-84749-673-3
Barcode:	9781847496737

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