Old and New Church Music

E. T. A. Hoffmann, a pivotal figure in literature and music, transitioned from law to creative pursuits, influenced by German classicists and philosophers like Kant. His notable works include "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," which inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet, and "The Sandman," which influenced both a ballet and Freud's essay on the uncanny. Hoffmann is celebrated for his unique contribution to the genre of the uncanny in literature, making his stories timeless classics that continue to resonate today.