Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann wurde am 24. Januar 1776 in Königsberg geboren. Er war Jurist, Kapellmeister, Komponist, Musikkritiker, Maler und Schriftsteller. Zu seinen bekanntesten Werken gehören Die Elixiere des Teufels , Die Serapionsbrüder und Lebensansichten des Katers Murr . Er starb am 25. Juni 1822 in Berlin.
This edition brings together two classic German romances: Undine and Sintram and His Companions. Undine tells the story of a water spirit who falls in love with a human knight, while Sintram and His Companions explores the themes of sin, redemption, and the supernatural. The translations are faithful to the original works, while also making them accessible to modern readers. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in German literature or romanticism.