Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Flower Pot by E.T.A. Hoffmann is a gothic novella that tells the story of a young law student named Anselmus who becomes enchanted by a beautiful woman named Veronica. As he falls deeper in love with her, he is drawn into a world of magic and mystery, where he must navigate the dangerous politics of the supernatural realm.The story is set in 19th century Germany and explores themes of love, obsession, and the struggle between reason and imagination. As Anselmus becomes more involved with Veronica and her world, he begins to question his own sanity and the reality of the world around him.The Golden Flower Pot is a classic example of Hoffmann's dark and fantastical writing style, which was highly influential in the development of the gothic genre. The novella is filled with vivid descriptions of supernatural creatures and mystical landscapes, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy tales of romance, magic, and the supernatural.Veronica again gave way to her dreaming; yet now, it was as if a hostile shape were still coming forward among these lovely visions of her future household life as Frau Hofr�����thinn, and the shape were laughing in spiteful mockery, and saying: ""This is all very stupid and trashy stuff, and lies to boot; for Anselmus will never, never, be Hofrath or your husband; he does not love you in the least, though you have blue eyes, and a fine figure, and a pretty hand."" Then an ice-stream poured over Veronica's soul; and a deep sorrow swept away the delight with which, a little while ago, she had seen herself in the lace cap and fashionable earrings. Tears almost rushed into her eyes, and she said aloud: ""Ah! it is too true; he does not love me in the least; and I shall never, never, be Frau Hofr�����thinn!"".This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
