The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) (1776–1822). The listed translation credits are Ewing, A. (Alexander) (1830–1895).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I." by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a collection of novellas and fairytales published in 1819. The work presents stories through a fictional framework: six friends gather to share tales and debate whether each adheres to the mysterious "Serapion Principle." Named after Hoffmann's real literary circle in Berlin, the collection weaves together twenty-eight stories with the friends' lively discussions, blending fiction with literary theory in the Romantic tradition.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I.
- Author credits: Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) (1776–1822)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Ewing, A. (Alexander) (1830–1895)
Catalogue subjects
- Fiction
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- Category: German Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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