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Master Flea: The Enigmatic Adventures of Peregrine Tyss

Master Flea: The Enigmatic Adventures of Peregrine Tyss

Hoffmann, E. T. a.

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Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN13: 9791041802494
Publisher: Culturea
Published: Jun 8 2023
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.37 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
Master Flea by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a fantastical narrative that intertwines the mundane with the extraordinary, centering on the life of Peregrine Tyss, a peculiar man living in Frankfort. Peregrine, who is deeply attached to his childhood traditions, celebrates Christmas Eve with the same enthusiasm as when he was a child, despite being in his mid-thirties. His life takes a bizarre turn when he encounters a mysterious and enchanting woman during one of his Christmas Eve visits to a poor bookbinder's family. This woman, who claims to be his Alina, brings with her a sense of the supernatural and a request that leaves Peregrine bewildered. She implores him to release a prisoner he supposedly holds, a request that confounds him as he has no knowledge of such a captive. The narrative then shifts to the story of a flea-tamer in Frankfort, who has trained fleas to perform intricate tricks. This flea-tamer, Anton van Leuwenhock, is revealed to have a connection to the supernatural, as he is believed to be a reincarnation of a historical figure. His life is further complicated by the disappearance of Doertje Elverdink, a woman he had kept under his control. The tale weaves together elements of romance, mystery, and the supernatural, exploring themes of identity, freedom, and the boundaries between reality and illusion.

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