The Serapion Brethren, Vol. II: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Serapion Brethren, Vol. II 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).
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"The Serapion Brethren, Vol. II" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a collection of novellas and fairytales published between 1819-1821. Part of a four-volume work, it presents stories through a fictional framework of six friends who meet to share tales and discuss whether they adhere to a mysterious "Serapion Principle." The collection draws from Hoffmann's previously scattered works, unified by the conversations and critiques of its narrators, creating a story-within-a-story structure that blends literature with literary theory.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Serapion Brethren, Vol. II
- 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: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
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