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Title: Nachtstücke

Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Der Sandmann
Ignaz Denner
Die Jesuitenkirche in G.
Das Sanctus
Das öde Haus
Das Majorat
Das Gelübde
Das steinerne Herz

Credits: This text has been derived from HTML files at "Projekt Gutenberg DE", prepared by Gerd Bouillon and Gunter Hille

Summary: "Nachtstücke" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a collection of stories written during the early 19th century. The narrative begins with a poignant exploration of psychological turmoil and the anxieties faced by the protagonist, Nathanael, who grapples with haunting memories of a sinister figure from his childhood—Coppelius, often associated with the terrifying Sandman myth. As Nathanael attempts to reconnect with his childhood memories and navigate his relationships, the story delves into themes of love, fear, and the unsettling boundaries between reality and nightmare. The opening of "Nachtstücke" sets the stage for Nathanael's emotional and psychological distress, as he writes to his friend Lothar, sharing dark experiences that have infiltrated his life. He recounts traumatic childhood encounters with Coppelius and his mother's attempts to placate their fears regarding the mysterious Sandman, depicted as a harbinger of dread. Nathanael’s correspondence reveals his intense feelings for Clara, the woman he loves, juxtaposed against his growing obsession with the menacing Coppelius and the feeling that a dark fate looms over his existence. This duality creates a rich narrative that invites readers into a world where the line between imagination and reality is blurred, setting the tone for the unfolding drama that explores both personal and supernatural horrors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822

EBook No.: 6341

Published: Aug 1, 2004

Downloads: 193

Language: German

Subject: Fantasy fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Nachtstücke

Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Der Sandmann
Ignaz Denner
Die Jesuitenkirche in G.
Das Sanctus
Das öde Haus
Das Majorat
Das Gelübde
Das steinerne Herz

Credits: This text has been derived from HTML files at "Projekt Gutenberg DE", prepared by Gerd Bouillon and Gunter Hille

Summary: "Nachtstücke" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a collection of stories written during the early 19th century. The narrative begins with a poignant exploration of psychological turmoil and the anxieties faced by the protagonist, Nathanael, who grapples with haunting memories of a sinister figure from his childhood—Coppelius, often associated with the terrifying Sandman myth. As Nathanael attempts to reconnect with his childhood memories and navigate his relationships, the story delves into themes of love, fear, and the unsettling boundaries between reality and nightmare. The opening of "Nachtstücke" sets the stage for Nathanael's emotional and psychological distress, as he writes to his friend Lothar, sharing dark experiences that have infiltrated his life. He recounts traumatic childhood encounters with Coppelius and his mother's attempts to placate their fears regarding the mysterious Sandman, depicted as a harbinger of dread. Nathanael’s correspondence reveals his intense feelings for Clara, the woman he loves, juxtaposed against his growing obsession with the menacing Coppelius and the feeling that a dark fate looms over his existence. This duality creates a rich narrative that invites readers into a world where the line between imagination and reality is blurred, setting the tone for the unfolding drama that explores both personal and supernatural horrors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822

EBook No.: 6341

Published: Aug 1, 2004

Downloads: 193

Language: German

Subject: Fantasy fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.