Download or read book The Devil s Elixir Vol I of 2 written by Hoffmann E T a (Ernst Theo Amadeus) and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book The Devil s Elixir written by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann and published by . This book was released on 1824 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Devil s Elixir Vol I written by E. T. A. Hoffmann and published by 谷月社. This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHAPTER I. My life, from my fourth to my sixteenth year, was spent at a lonely farm-house, on the banks of the river Saale, near the Cistertian Monastery of Kreuzberg. The house, though not large, had once been the residence of a baronial family, that was now extinct, and of whose representatives strange stories were narrated. Of course, therefore, their castle was gloomy; of course, also, said to be haunted, and its immediate environs were in keeping with the character of the principal mansion. There was, for example, a garden in the old style, with steps and terrace walks, now ruined and neglected; thick hedges of yew and cypress, with trees cut into fantastic shapes, which the present owner had not found leisure, or perhaps had not permission, to destroy. The surrounding country, however, at some distance, was very beautiful, presenting a fine diversity of hill and dale, rock, wood, and water. The situation of the Cistertian Convent, too, is particularly admired; but in the recollections which I am thus commencing, rapid, simple narrative must be my leading object; I have no time for diffuse and verbose description. Being an only child, I was left much alone, and it is therefore not to be wondered at, that even at this early age, I should have exemplified an undue developement of the faculty of imagination, and betrayed singularities of thought and conduct, with proportionate defects in the more useful qualities of prudence and judgment. It is requisite to observe, however, that I was not born in this neighbourhood, but at the convent of the Holy Lime-Tree in Prussia, of which place, even at this day, I seem to retain the most accurate reminiscence. That I should be able to describe scenes and events which happened in my earliest infancy, need not be considered inexplicable, as I have heard so much of them from the narratives of others, that an impression was of course very powerfully made on my imagination, or rather, the impressions once made, have never been suffered to decay, like cyphers carved on a tree, which some fond lover fails not at frequent intervals to revisit and to renovate.
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Download or read book The Devil s Elixir written by E. T. A. Hoffmann and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-16 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE DEVIL'S ELIXIR. VOLUME I (OF 2) In diesem Jahre wandelte auch her Deuvel offentlich auf den Strassen von Berlin.-- Haftit Microc. Berol. p. 1043. In that yeare, the Deville was alsoe seene walking publiclie on the streetes of Berline.-- Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (commonly abbreviated as E. T. A. Hoffmann; born Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann; 24 January 1776 - 25 June 1822), was a Prussian Romantic author of fantasy and horror, a jurist, composer, music critic, draftsman and caricaturist. His stories form the basis of Jacques Offenbach's famous opera The Tales of Hoffmann, in which Hoffmann appears (heavily fictionalized) as the hero. He is also the author of the novella The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, on which the famous ballet The Nutcracker is based. The ballet Coppélia is based on two other stories that Hoffmann wrote, while Schumann's Kreisleriana is based on Hoffmann's character Johannes Kreisler.Hoffmann's stories were very influential during the 19th century, and he is one of the major authors of the Romantic movement.
Download or read book THE DEVIL S ELIXIR Vol I written by E. T. A. HOFFMANN and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Devil's Elixir Vol. I" by using E. T. A. Hoffmann is a gripping Gothic novel that unfolds in a global of mystery, intrigue, and supernatural elements. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic individual of the monk Medardus, whose lifestyles takes a dark turn after he inadvertently consumes a mysterious elixir. Set towards the backdrop of 18th-century Germany, the story explores themes of morality, guilt, and the conflict between properly and evil. As Medardus grapples with the results of the elixir, the radical delves into mental and philosophical depths, blurring the strains between fact and the supernatural. The plot takes surprising twists as Medardus will become entangled in a series of macabre events, together with murder, mystery societies, and encounters with the occult. E. T. A. Hoffmann, recognized for his prowess in weaving memories of the uncanny, creates a narrative that captivates readers with its atmospheric descriptions and mental intensity. "The Devil's Elixir" is marked via Hoffmann's exploration of the human psyche, showcasing his capacity to meld horror and philosophy into an unbroken narrative. Vol. I of "The Devil's Elixir" units the level for a compelling adventure into the darker nation-states of human life.
Download or read book The Devil s Elixir Vol 1 Classic Reprint written by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Devil's Elixir, Vol. 1 In the convent of the lime-tree, my father was attacked by severe illness, and as, notwith standing his debility, he would on no account forego any of the prescribed devotional exer cises, his disease rapidly gained ground, till at last, in mysterious conformity to the words of St Bernard, he died consoled and absolved, almost at the same moment in which I came into the world. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book The Devil s Elixir written by E.t.a. Hoffmann and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
Download or read book The Devil s Elixir Vol 1 of 2 written by E. T. A. Hoffmann and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My life, from my fourth to my sixteenth year, was spent at a lonely farm-house, on the banks of the river Saale, near the Cistertian Monastery of Kreuzberg. The house, though not large, had once been the residence of a baronial family, that was now extinct, and of whose representatives strange stories were narrated. Of course, therefore, their castle was gloomy; of course, also, said to be haunted, and its immediate environs were in keeping with the character of the principal mansion.
Download or read book The Devil s Elixirs written by E. T. A. Hoffmann and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medardus is the Capuchin monk who is ignorant of his family history and what he knows about his childhood is based upon fragments of memory and a few events his mother has explained to him. Medardus cannot resist the devil's elixir, which has been entrusted to him and which awakens in him sensual desires. After being sent from his cloister to Rome, he finds a Count, disguised as a monk as a means of seeing his lover, and pushes him from a "devil's perch". Unbeknownst to all involved, the Count is Medardus's half-brother and the Count's lover is his half-sister. The Count becomes his lunatic doppelgänger and crosses his path multiple times after Medardus abandons his ecclesiastical position, drifting throughout the world.
Download or read book The Devil s Elixir Volume 1 written by E. T. A. Hoffmann and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Devil s Elixir Vol II of 2 written by Hoffmann E T a (Ernst Theo Amadeus) and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book The Devil s Elixir Vol I of II written by E. T. A. Hoffmann and published by . This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One evening as St. Anthony was returning home, and had arrived near his cell, he perceived a dark figure approaching him rapidly along the heath. As his visitant came nearer, he observed with surprise, through the holes in a torn mantle worn by the stranger, the long necks of oddly-shaped bottles, which of course produced an effect the most extraordinary and grotesque. It was the Devil, who, in this absurd masquerade, smiled on him ironically, and inquired if he would not choose to taste of the Elixir which he carried in these bottles? "St. Anthony asked the obvious question. -- Why was he offering the bottles? "The Devil answered, 'Among so many bottles, if he finds one which suits his taste, and "drinks it out, " and becomes drunk, he is then irrecoverably mine, and belongs to me and my kingdom forever.' "In this very box there is now deposited a bottle of that kind, saved from the relics of St. Anthony; and the documents thereto relating, are so precise and complete, that the fact of its having been derived from the Saint is hardly to be doubted. Besides, I can assure you, Brother Medardus, that so often as I have chanced to touch this bottle, or even the box in which it is contained, I have been struck with a mysterious horror. It seems to me also, as if I smelt a peculiar, odoriferous vapor, which stuns the senses, and the effects of which do not stop there, but utterly rob me of composure of spirit afterwards, and distract my attention from devotional exercises. . . ."
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Download or read book The Devil s Elixir from the German of E T A Hoffmann written by E. T. a. Hoffmann and published by Andesite Press. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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