Miss Skodel: Selected Novels of Hoffmann (german Romantic Literature Series)
About This Novel
E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) was an important writer of the late German Romantics. Most of his works are mysterious and grotesque, using exaggerated techniques to satirize and expose reality. The alienation of interpersonal relationships described and the techniques used such as free association, inner monologue, exaggerated absurdity, and multi-layered structures have a deep relationship with later modernist literature. The literary creations of later generations and literary genres such as magical realism, stream of consciousness, and absurdism were all greatly influenced by him. The four novels included in this book have different styles and themes. "Choosing a Fiancée" is a realistic novel that mocks the philistines and mediocrity in the real society at that time; "Miss Scodelly" is a historical novel that writes an anecdote in the Louis XIV era of France; "The Dwarf" "Chaches" is a fairy tale novel, which profoundly exposes the shady scenes and ugliness in the palace; while "Monster" is a magic novel, about a Prussian officer who was affected by witchcraft and showed a series of weird behaviors, reflecting people's hope that monsters can change people's destiny.
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