by E. T. A. Hoffmann
About this book
Weird Tales by E. T. A. Hoffmann beckons listeners into a haunting Romantic landscape where gothic novellas and uncanny imagination fuse into dark, unforgettable fiction. This complete two-volume collection gathers Hoffmann’s most enigmatic stories set across Germany, Italy, and the wilder reaches of Europe, where strange coincidences, extraordinary characters, and half-glimpsed wonders create an atmosphere of creeping dread more than overt terror. Part horror and part ghost stories, the tales lean on intense emotions—young tragic love and a fierce, almost religious devotion to Art—manifested through music, painting, poetry, and craft. Hoffmann’s subtle treatment of the supernatural keeps the reader guessing: is the weirdness otherworldly, or born of obsession and artistic fever?
Written during the height of German Romanticism, these novellas were hugely influential on later Gothic and weird fiction, shaping voices from the Brontës to Russian modernists. The narratives reward listeners who savor mood, psychological complexity, and literary atmosphere over jump scares. Ideal for fans of classic gothic horror, Romantic-era literature, and anyone drawn to art-infused tales of the uncanny, this audiobook offers richly textured storytelling that lingers long after the final note.
