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A review by jessicalouise31
The Golden Pot: and other tales of the uncanny by E.T.A. Hoffmann
4.0
Firstly thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this book.
The Golden Pot is a translated short story collection from the writer and composer E.T.A Hoffmann. Each story threads together the themes of murder, magic, madness and music. Told through beautiful prose and imagery which gives it an almost fever dream quality.
As with all collections some stories resonate more. His most famous The Golden Pot and The sandman are prime examples of his work and his exploration of madness and magic and how music can play its parts. But my personal favourite was Mademoiselle De Scudery a murder mystery possibly one of the 1st of its kinds. It has jewellery thefts, possible spirits,secrets and royalty.
I would recommend this book to anybody who wants to dip.in to the classics or who love character driven stories.
The Golden Pot is a translated short story collection from the writer and composer E.T.A Hoffmann. Each story threads together the themes of murder, magic, madness and music. Told through beautiful prose and imagery which gives it an almost fever dream quality.
As with all collections some stories resonate more. His most famous The Golden Pot and The sandman are prime examples of his work and his exploration of madness and magic and how music can play its parts. But my personal favourite was Mademoiselle De Scudery a murder mystery possibly one of the 1st of its kinds. It has jewellery thefts, possible spirits,secrets and royalty.
I would recommend this book to anybody who wants to dip.in to the classics or who love character driven stories.