The Mines of Falun

E. T. A. Hoffmann, a pivotal figure in early 19th-century literature, transitioned from law to the arts, influenced by German classicists and thinkers like Kant. His renowned tales, particularly "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" and "The Sandman," have left a lasting impact on both literature and ballet, inspiring Tchaikovsky and Delibes. Freud hailed Hoffmann as a master of the uncanny, emphasizing his influence on psychological themes. This edition seeks to make his classic works accessible to modern readers.