ISBN: 9781334486821 - new version of the tales of hoffmann: as played by the aborn opera company (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of three fantastical stories, each recounting a doomed love affair. In the first, a poet named Hoffmann becomes entangled with the mysterious Olympia, only to discover that she is a mechanical doll. The second follows his quest for the unattainable courtesan Giulietta, which leads to a fatal duel. And in the third, Hoffmann's love for the consumptive Antonia is forbidden by her tyrannical father, a sinister figure who will stop at nothing to keep his daughter from singing. United by the theme of lost love and the destructive power of obsession, these stories explore the dark side of human desire. The author delves into the psychological depths of his characters, revealing the ways in which their passions can lead to ruin. These tales have captivated readers for generations, and are considered masterpieces of the romantic era, which romanticized notions of love, beauty, and the supernatural. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…