Sandman

Nathanael is haunted by his childhood fear that the lawyer Coppelius is the Sandman, a mythical figure who steals the eyes of children who refuse to go to sleep. When a mysterious Italian salesman comes to town, Nathanael's suspicions are reawakened, pushing him to the brink of madness as extraordinary events unfold. This classic German Gothic fiction has enthralled generations and has spawned countless interpretations by critics intrigued by its powerful symbolism. Sigmund Freud famously examined the novella in relation to his concept of the "Uncanny".

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 101 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2021
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Nathanael's childhood fear lingers, haunting him to this day. The lawyer Coppelius, a mysterious nighttime visitor who conducted alchemical experiments with his father, resulting in the latter's tragic death, is believed to be none other than the Sandman, a mythical figure who steals children's eyes who refuse to sleep. As a mysterious Italian salesman arrives in town, Nathanael's suspicions are rekindled, pushing him to the edge of madness as extraordinary events unfold. Originally published in 1816, this classic German Gothic fiction has captivated generations, inspiring countless interpretations by critics intrigued by its powerful symbolism. Sigmund Freud, in his renowned analysis, delved into the novella's connection to the "Uncanny," and an extract from this analysis is included in this volume.

Weight: 130g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847498755