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Sandman (Fantasy and Horror Classics)
About E. T. A. Hoffmann
E. T. A. Hoffmann is seen as a pioneer of both Romanticism and fantasy literature, and his novella, Mademoiselle de Scudéri: A Tale from the Times of Louis XIV is often cited as the first ever detective story.
Influence and Legacy
Hoffmann's story The Sandman provided both the inspiration for Léo Delibes's ballet Coppélia, and the basis for a highly influential essay by Sigmund Freud, called The Uncanny. Indeed, Freud referred to Hoffmann as the "unrivalled master of the uncanny in literature."
Reprints of Classic Works
Many of the demonic and thriller stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
