Description
1943 edition. Includes red cardboard slip case. Slip case has some moderate wear and tears on the corners. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This 1943 edition of “The Tales of Hoffmann” by E.T.A. Hoffmann offers a window into the fantastical and imaginative world of one of Germany’s most influential Romantic authors. Hoffmann’s tales, which blend elements of Gothic horror, satire, and the supernatural, were highly influential on later writers such as Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens. This particular volume, with its red cardboard slip case, evokes the era of its publication during World War II, when books provided an escape from the harsh realities of conflict. Despite some wear and tear, the clean pages and secure binding suggest that this copy has been well-preserved, likely cherished by previous owners who appreciated Hoffmann’s unique blend of macabre and whimsical storytelling. For collectors and readers alike, this edition represents an opportunity to delve into the mind of a literary pioneer whose works continue to captivate and inspire generations of writers and readers.
