E. T. A. Hoffmann
The Wounded Storyteller: The Traumatic Tales of E. T. A. Hoffmann
The Wounded Storyteller: The Traumatic Tales of E. T. A. Hoffmann
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E. T. A. Hoffmanns classic tales of Gothic horror and fantasy are presented in a new translation accompanied by the beguiling drawings of Natalie Frank. The book explores themes of madness, genius, doppelgängers, artificial intelligence, and the boundaries between realities and dreams. Artist Natalie Frank and leading fairy-tale scholar Jack Zipes have joined forces in this lavishly illustrated volume of five of Hoffmanns most influential tales.
Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press
E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776–1822) was a renowned German Romantic author who excelled in the fantasy and Gothic horror genres, laying the foundation for what we now recognize as such. His imaginative tales delved into profound themes such as madness, genius, doppelgängers, artificial intelligence, and the blurred lines between reality and dreams. In this captivating collection, artist Natalie Frank and esteemed fairy-tale scholar Jack Zipes have collaborated to present a lavishly illustrated edition of five of Hoffmann's most influential tales: "The Golden Pot," "The Sandman," "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," "The Mystifying Child," and "The Mines of Falun."
In addition to providing fresh translations, Zipes delves into the background and influences behind Hoffman's writing, shedding light on the personal traumas that shaped his artistic expression. Frank's exquisite gouache and chalk pastels bring Hoffman's worlds to life with full-page illustrations and intricate marginalia, capturing pivotal moments of transformation, courage, love, desire, and betrayal through a feminist lens. A foreword by novelist Karen Russell explores the profound impact these tales had on her own literary career and how she continues to draw inspiration from Hoffmann's timeless work.
The Wounded Storyteller serves as a gateway to introduce Hoffman's timeless masterpiece to a new generation of readers, allowing them to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of his imagination and discover the enduring power of his storytelling.
Weight: 1802g
Dimension: 233 x 313 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300263190
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