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E. T. A. Hoffmann
AuthorBooks · Second hand1776-1822
Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann was a German Romantic author of fantasy and gothic horror, a jurist, composer, music critic and artist. His short story "The Sandman" is seen as a pioneering work of horror fiction, while his novella Mademoiselle de Scuderi is regarded as one of the earliest examples of crime fiction.
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Birth
1776
Death
1822
First book
1809
Years writing
13
E. T. A. Hoffmann was a multifaceted figure who excelled in both literature and musical composition.
His famous tale The Nutcracker and the Mouse King inspired Tchaikovsky's world-renowned ballet.
Beyond writing, he served as a judge and jurist, balancing legal rigor with his boundless romantic imagination.
His life and work served as the foundation for Jacques Offenbach's famous opera The Tales of Hoffmann.
He was a versatile artist who also dedicated himself to painting, caricature, and music criticism.