| Author |
Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822 |
| Translator |
Ewing, A. (Alexander), 1830-1895 |
| Title |
The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, scans provided by the Web Archive
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| Summary |
"The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I." by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a collection of stories written in the early 19th century. The book likely explores themes of friendship, artistic striving, and the passage of time through a rich tapestry of characters engaging in deep, philosophical conversations, often interlaced with supernatural or whimsical elements. Notable figures such as Lothair, Theodore, and Cyprian introduce a blend of dramatic personal histories and ongoing existential reflections. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a reunion of old friends who haven’t seen each other in twelve years, exploring their disillusionment with the inevitable changes that life brings. Lothair voices a melancholic sentiment regarding the past and how it can never be fully reclaimed, prompting a debate among the friends about the nature of change and personal growth. As they acknowledge their childish expectations of a seamless reconnection, they decide to forge a new bond, with the intention of meeting weekly to rekindle their friendship. Their discussion creates an atmosphere of introspection and nostalgia, leading to the occurrence of odd and surreal anecdotes, hinting at the thematic richness that awaits in the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31820 |
| Release Date |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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