Weird Tales, Volume 1

About this film

LibriVox recording of Weird Tales, Volume 1 by E. T. A. Hoffmann. (Translated by J. T. Bealby.) Read in English by Thomas A. Copeland These stories form the first volume of the renowned Tales of Hoffman . They are fantasies with hints of the supernatural—quintessential Romanticism. Writers of the Romantic period typically seek to lift the spirit to awe, wonder, love, horror, or other extremes of emotion. Hoffmann is drawn to such experiences, particularly as they relate to the creative process. Although he occasionally arouses them in the reader, he more often examines them critically or, in the case of hysterical excesses, especially infatuation, satirizes them. - Summary by T. A. Copeland For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . M4B Audiobook (332MB)

Directors & creators

E. T. A. Hoffmann

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;death; art; love; music; romantic; madness; uncanny

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