The Golden Pot
and Other Tales of the Uncanny
Book •
In E.T. A.
Hoffmann's 'The Golden Pot', a student named Anselmus falls into a series of fantastical experiences that blend the mundane with the supernatural.
He encounters serpentine creatures, falls in love with a mystical being named Serpentina, and navigates a world filled with alchemical symbolism and romantic yearning.
Torn between the ordinary life represented by his bourgeois fiancée and the enchanting world of his dreams, Anselmus must confront his own identity and desires.
The narrative explores themes of artistic inspiration, the power of imagination, and the search for spiritual fulfillment.
Hoffmann's story weaves together elements of fairy tale, satire, and psychological insight, creating a rich tapestry of the Romantic imagination.
Hoffmann's 'The Golden Pot', a student named Anselmus falls into a series of fantastical experiences that blend the mundane with the supernatural.
He encounters serpentine creatures, falls in love with a mystical being named Serpentina, and navigates a world filled with alchemical symbolism and romantic yearning.
Torn between the ordinary life represented by his bourgeois fiancée and the enchanting world of his dreams, Anselmus must confront his own identity and desires.
The narrative explores themes of artistic inspiration, the power of imagination, and the search for spiritual fulfillment.
Hoffmann's story weaves together elements of fairy tale, satire, and psychological insight, creating a rich tapestry of the Romantic imagination.
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Uli Baer
Uncanny E.T.A. Hoffmann with Peter Wortsman
