Auswahl aus Die Serapionsbrüder

Auswahl aus Die Serapionsbrüder is a collection of novellas by E. T. A. Hoffmann, written between 1819 and 1821. The work features a fictional framework where a group of friends gathers on the feast day of Saint Serapion to share and critique each other's stories. The concept of the 'serapiontische Prinzip' originates from this collection, emphasizing a unique poetic vision where the author must first 'see' the narrative before writing it, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. This selection includes notable tales such as 'Der Einsiedler Serapion' and 'Vampirismus.'