by E. T. A. Hoffmann
About this book
E. T. A. Hoffmann’s Sandmann pulls listeners into a chilling tale of childhood trauma, uncanny doubles, and the fragile line between perception and reality.
When the young student Nathanael becomes convinced a mysterious stranger is the embodiment of his childhood fear, his world unravels in a cascade of dread, longing, and strange attraction. Hoffmann weaves a Gothic fairy tale steeped in mystery and Romantic-era anxiety, exploring the tensions between reason and imagination, science and superstition, and what it means to be human. Rich with psychological suspense, the story probes identity, obsession, and the eerie allure of the inanimate, all while keeping readers guessing and refusing easy interpretation. Written in the early 19th century, Sandmann captures the era’s fascination with automata, madness, and the uncanny—elements that have kept scholars and readers debating its meanings for generations.
Ideal for fans of literary Gothic fiction, dark fairy tales, and psychological mystery, this audiobook offers a haunting, thought-provoking listen. Tune in if you enjoy stories that unsettle, reward close listening, and linger long after the last line.
