The Devil's Elixirs by E T A Hoffmann

The Devil's Elixirs by E T A Hoffmann

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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.

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The Devil's Elixirs by E T A Hoffmann

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.
E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) was a composer, caricaturist, critic and author. His work, often bizarre and grotesque, was hugely influential on writers such as Dostoevsky, Kafka and Poe.
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ISBN 13 9781847490841
ISBN 10 1847490840
Title The Devil's Elixirs
Author E T A Hoffmann
Series Oneworld Classics Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Year published 2009-02-01
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.