Project Gutenberg 2010-02-28 Public domain in the USA. 271 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. 2 (of 2) The doge and dogess -- Master Martin the cooper -- Mademoiselle de Scudéri -- Gambler's luck -- Master Johannes Wacht -- Biographical notes. Produced by Charles Bowen "Weird Tales, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. This volume showcases Hoffmann's unique blend of fantastic elements and deep psychological insight, featuring characters navigating through richly imagined worlds influenced by romanticism and the uncanny. The stories delve into themes of identity, love, and the supernatural, highlighting the complexity of human emotion. The opening portion introduces the story "The Doge and Dogess," beginning with the vibrant painting of a Doge and his beautiful wife, which sparks a debate about the true meaning behind their portrayal. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about the historical context of the Doge Marino Falieri, who is thrust into power during a time of peril for Venice. The story juxtaposes Falieri's responsibilities with his passionate yet tumultuous feelings towards his young bride, Annunciata. Amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and personal conflict, we encounter the character of Antonio, a poor young man whose mysterious past and unspoken love for Annunciata intersect with the fate of Venice, setting the stage for an exploration of destiny and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.1 (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 823959 2025-07-13T04:23:10.944706 text/html 826605 2020-12-02T16:53:50 text/html 393251 2025-07-13T04:23:21.003564 application/epub+zip 407151 2025-07-13T04:23:14.124615 application/epub+zip 392037 2025-07-13T04:23:12.895678 application/epub+zip 669535 2025-07-13T04:23:26.548560 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 641661 2025-07-13T04:23:20.228633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 604777 2022-09-14T11:53:33.299620 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 780607 2025-07-13T04:23:10.311699 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 780861 2020-12-02T17:20:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20787 2025-07-13T04:23:26.684548 application/rdf+xml 12777 2025-07-13T04:23:13.389646 image/jpeg 3459 2025-07-13T04:23:13.139637 image/jpeg 303933 2020-12-02T17:20:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 312311 2020-12-02T17:00:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 384554 2025-07-13T04:23:11.008647 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 de.wikipedia en.wikipedia