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The Devil's Elixirs

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The Devil's Elixirs

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The Devil's Elixirs is a macabre masterpiece of German literature, and is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Romantic movement, or the genres of fantasy and horror which it spawned. The son of a heinous sinner, Medardus is brought up in a monastery to atone for his father's wicked ways. However, after succumbing to temptation, Medardus himself is lured into a life of sin. A labyrinthine plot sees him embarking on a fantastical journey into the world, meeting his doppelganger, involving himself in a game of double impersonation, and becoming embroiled in murderous intrigues at the Vatican, before the mysterious curse hanging over him and his family is finally explained. First published in 1815, ""The Devil's Elixirs"" is a macabre masterpiece of German literature, and is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Romantic movement, or the genres of fantasy and horror which it spawned.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
288
Release Date:
2017-05-05
Publication Date:
2017-05-21
Publisher:
Alma Books Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1847496733
ISBN13:
9781847496737
Weight:
320 g
Height:
126 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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