Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2010-02-23 Public domain in the USA. 592 Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) 1776 1822 Hoffmann, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor Amadeus Bealby, J. T. (John Thomas) 1858 1944 Bealby, John Thomas Weird Tales. Vol. 1 (of 2) The Cremona violin -- The fermata -- Signor Formica -- The Sand-man -- The entail -- Arthur's Hall. Produced by Charles Bowen, from scans obtained from The Internet Archive. "Weird Tales. Vol. 1 (of 2)" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The volume presents a mix of fantastical and whimsical narratives, showcasing Hoffmann's unique flair for blending the uncanny with the everyday. The central story, "The Cremona Violin," introduces us to the eccentric Councillor Krespel, a peculiar character characterized by his obsession with violin-making and a haunting connection to his daughter, Antonia. The opening of "The Cremona Violin" introduces the unusual Councillor Krespel, who is in the midst of constructing a house solely based on his whims rather than any architectural plan. As the townspeople look on, Krespel's eccentricities are highlighted through amusing anecdotes and his unorthodox methods. Throughout this peculiar endeavor, hints of a deeper emotional turmoil unfold concerning his relationship with Antonia, a gifted singer kept under his strict control. The narrative sets the stage for a blend of comedic situations and underlying tragedy, particularly as Antonia's singing emerges as a focal point of tension and longing, suggesting a brewing conflict between Krespel’s desires and his daughter's fate. This intriguing combination of elements creates a captivating introduction that draws the reader into Hoffmann's fantastical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fantasy fiction, German -- Translations into English Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822 -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: German Literature 718399 2025-08-13T04:08:52.761191 text/html 723191 2021-04-16T15:25:31 text/html 469009 2025-08-13T04:09:02.387183 application/epub+zip 479885 2025-08-13T04:08:56.116183 application/epub+zip 343166 2025-08-13T04:08:54.707217 application/epub+zip 653912 2025-08-13T04:09:07.338123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 624025 2025-08-13T04:09:01.429128 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 531351 2022-09-14T11:34:19.605686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 678840 2025-08-13T04:08:51.851212 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 678584 2021-01-06T04:42:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 678588 2021-01-06T04:42:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21859 2025-08-13T04:09:07.483095 application/rdf+xml 12737 2025-08-13T04:08:55.201198 image/jpeg 3421 2025-08-13T04:08:54.954159 image/jpeg 261149 2021-01-06T04:42:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 394214 2021-04-16T15:25:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 261072 2021-01-06T04:42:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 466459 2025-08-13T04:08:52.822161 application/octet-stream application/zip de.wikipedia en.wikipedia