1776–1822 · German Romantic writer
E. T. A. Hoffmann

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Novels
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1814 | The Golden Pot A student is drawn between ordinary life and a magical world. | Novel | 3 h 15 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1815 | The Devil's Elixirs A monk faces temptation, crime, and a mysterious double. | Novel | 11 h 59 min | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1819 | The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr A cat’s memoirs mingle with a troubled musician’s life. | Novel | 15 h | Free to startRead free |
Stories and shorter works
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1816 | Night Pieces Eight tales follow people troubled by fear and strange events. | Stories | 11 h 45 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | · | The Marquise's Crime Forbidden love and guilt meet the law in old France. | Short story | 54 min | Free to startRead free |
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About E. T. A. Hoffmann
E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776–1822) was a German writer, composer, and lawyer. He was born in Königsberg and died in Berlin. He wrote The Golden Pot (1814), The Devil’s Elixirs (1815–1816), Night Pieces (1816–1817), and The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr (1819–1821).
- Born
- 1776
- Died
- 1822
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