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The Devil's Elixir, Vol. 1 (of 2)

1815

E. T. A. Hoffmann

The Devil's Elixir, Vol. 1 (of 2)

E. T. A. Hoffmann

1815

Translated by R. P. (Robert Pearse) Gillies

Published in 1815, 'The Devil's Elixir' by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a gothic novel that follows Medardus, a monk entangled in a deadly mystery. As he journeys toward Rome, he grapples with his identity while being pursued by a murderous doppelganger. The narrative explores themes of divine love, temptation, and the conflict between spiritual aspirations and earthly desires, set against a backdrop of supernatural elements and the figure of the Devil. Hoffmann's work uniquely blends the fantastic and the sublime, delving into the complexities of human imagination.

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