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The Sand Man

The Sand Man

Hoffmann, E. T. a.

Hardcover

Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1161476164
ISBN13: 9781161476163
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Sand Man is a classic horror novella by E.T.A. Hoffmann, first published in 1817. The story follows Nathanael, a young man who becomes obsessed with a mysterious figure known as the Sand Man, who he believes is responsible for the death of his father. As Nathanael's obsession grows, he begins to lose touch with reality and is haunted by visions of the Sand Man, leading to a tragic and terrifying conclusion.The novella is known for its exploration of themes such as madness, obsession, and the blurred lines between reality and imagination. It has been cited as an influence on the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Sigmund Freud, and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and operas.Hoffmann's writing style is characterized by its dark, Gothic atmosphere and its use of psychological horror. The Sand Man is considered one of his most famous works, and is a must-read for fans of classic horror and Gothic literature.Have you ever lived to experience anything that completely took possession of your heart and mind and thoughts to the utter exclusion of everything else? All was seething and boiling within you; your blood, heated to fever pitch, leapt through your veins and inflamed your cheeks. Your gaze was so peculiar, as if seeking to grasp in empty space forms not seen of any other eye.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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