E.T.A. Hoffmann

Start here: The Sandman (1815)

‘The Sandman‘ (1844) was written by the German romantic author E. T. A. Hoffmann, most famous for his novella ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ (1816) which inspired Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’. A tale of madness, deceit and murder. A young man becomes obsessed with the sandman, who steals people's eyes.

Common questions about E.T.A. Hoffmann

What is E.T.A. Hoffmann best known for?

E.T.A. Hoffmann is best known for The Sandman, published in 1815 with 48 ratings and a 3.7 average. It is the most-rated of E.T.A. Hoffmann's books on SansFiction.

How many books has E.T.A. Hoffmann written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by E.T.A. Hoffmann, published in 1815. The most popular are The Sandman and Lebensansichten des Katers Murr.

Which E.T.A. Hoffmann book should I read first?

The Sandman is the usual place to start: it is E.T.A. Hoffmann's most-rated book here, with a 3.7 average.