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100 1 _aHoffmann, E. T. A.
_q(Ernst Theodor Amadeus),
_d1776-1822
245 1 0 _aWeird Tales. Vol. 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-02-23
505 0 _aThe Cremona violin -- The fermata -- Signor Formica -- The Sand-man -- The entail -- Arthur's Hall.
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from scans obtained from The Internet Archive.
520 _a"Weird Tales. Vol. 1 (of 2)" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The volume presents a mix of fantastical and whimsical narratives, showcasing Hoffmann's unique flair for blending the uncanny with the everyday. The central story, "The Cremona Violin," introduces us to the eccentric Councillor Krespel, a peculiar character characterized by his obsession with violin-making and a haunting connection to his daughter, Antonia. The opening of "The Cremona Violin" introduces the unusual Councillor Krespel, who is in the midst of constructing a house solely based on his whims rather than any architectural plan. As the townspeople look on, Krespel's eccentricities are highlighted through amusing anecdotes and his unorthodox methods. Throughout this peculiar endeavor, hints of a deeper emotional turmoil unfold concerning his relationship with Antonia, a gifted singer kept under his strict control. The narrative sets the stage for a blend of comedic situations and underlying tragedy, particularly as Antonia's singing emerges as a focal point of tension and longing, suggesting a brewing conflict between Krespel’s desires and his daughter's fate. This intriguing combination of elements creates a captivating introduction that draws the reader into Hoffmann's fantastical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFantasy fiction, German -- Translations into English
653 _aHoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822 -- Translations into English
700 1 _aBealby, J. T.
_q(John Thomas),
_d1858-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31377
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