Publisher's Synopsis
The Sand Man is a classic Gothic horror novella written by E. T. A. Hoffmann. The story follows Nathanael, a young man who becomes obsessed with a sinister figure called the Sandman. Nathanael's fear of the Sandman is rooted in a childhood trauma in which his father told him that the Sandman would come and take his eyes if he didn't go to bed on time. As Nathanael grows older, he begins to see the Sandman everywhere, and his fear begins to consume him. He becomes convinced that the Sandman is real and is out to get him. Nathanael's obsession with the Sandman leads him to neglect his studies and his relationships, and he eventually descends into madness.The Sand Man is a chilling tale of psychological horror that explores themes of fear, obsession, and the nature of reality. Hoffmann's vivid descriptions of the Sandman and his eerie world make for a truly unsettling reading experience. This novella has had a significant influence on the horror genre and continues to be a classic of Gothic literature.Have you ever lived to experience anything that completely took possession of your heart and mind and thoughts to the utter exclusion of everything else? All was seething and boiling within you; your blood, heated to fever pitch, leapt through your veins and inflamed your cheeks. Your gaze was so peculiar, as if seeking to grasp in empty space forms not seen of any other eye.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.
