Choosing the Bride Contributor(s): Hoffmann, E. T. a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1940076463 ISBN-13: 9781940076461 Publisher: Dragonwell Publishing OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Magical Realism - Fiction | Fantasy - Paranormal - Fiction | Fantasy - Historical |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5" W x 8" (0.59 lbs) 130 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (1776-1822) is known to the world primarily as the author of The Nutcracker, a Christmas tale immortalized as a famous classical ballet. It is less known that E. T. A. Hoffmann is also a pioneer of magic realism, whose works influenced generations of speculative fiction authors. E. T. A. Hoffmann's tales heralded major discoveries of the modern days, and are considered among the major influences in literature and culture. "Choosing the Bride", a novella written at the break of the 19th century, predicted the existence of e-reader - a small volume one can always carry in a pocket, which could turn into any book you want. Step into the mythical world of Hoffmann's old Berlin, and experience the enchantment of his magical tale... |