The Devil's Elixir, Vol. 1 (of 2) by E. T. A. Hoffmann
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| Author | Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822 |
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| Title | The Devil's Elixir, Vol. 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Devil's Elixir, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the protagonist, Medardus, a young man whose life is intricately tied to his spiritual journey and ambitions, as well as the supernatural elements surrounding him, particularly connections to a mystical elixir and the figure of the Devil. Themes of divine love, temptation, and the struggles between spiritual aspiration and earthly desires permeate the text. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Medardus's childhood at a secluded farmhouse near a monastery, where he experiences vivid memories and supernatural influences. As he grows, Medardus is drawn into the complexities of monastic life, ultimately grappling with his calling to the church and an emerging passion that complicates his piety. The opening chapters explore his formative experiences, including dreams of a miraculous boy who inspires him and a fateful encounter with a breathtaking stranger that ignites forbidden desires, ultimately setting him on a collision course with his vows and the darker forces that threaten to consume him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Gothic fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36494 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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