E.T.A. Hoffmann's Other World : the Romantic Author and His "New Mythology" /

In this study of the imaginary universe of Germany's most famous author of fantasy, Kenneth Negus attempts to establish the coherency and fathom the depth of the "other world" manifested in Hoffmann's many tales.Proceeding mainly from Der Goldene Topf, Hoffmann's most fully...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Negus, Kenneth
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Philadelphia, Pa. : University of Pennsylvania Press, [2016]
Series:University of Pennsylvania Studies in Germanic Languages and Literatures
Subjects:
Hoffmann, E. T. A. > (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), > 1776-1822 > Criticism and interpretation.
Hoffmann, E. T. A. > (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), > 1776-1822.
Myth in literature.
Mythe dans la littérature.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Literary.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. From Musician to Writer
  • 3. Der Goldne Topf: The Cosmic Myth
  • 4. The Romantic Artist
  • 5. Tales of the Satanic
  • 6. The Underworld
  • 7. Märchen: The Child's World of Fantasy
  • 8. Märchen: Further Developments of the Cosmic Myth
  • 9. Lebensansichten des Katers Murr
  • 10. Conclusion
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Index

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