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He described, with the bitterest irony, the quite peculiar ingenuity with which Signora Angela began, as soon as she was his wife, to torment and torture him. All the selfishness, caprice, and obstinacy of all the prima donnas on earth rolled into one were, so Krespel considered, incorporated in Angela's little body. ... Read more

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Let me tell you that a phenomenon which the incredulous have classed without a moment's hesitation as fabulous, has just been verified by this company. We wished to see whether the pendulum swings of a suspended ring can be controlled by the concentrated human will. I undertook to fix my will upon it; and thought as hard as I could of circular oscillations. The ring, which is fixed to the ceiling by a silk thread, remained motionless for a very longtime, but at last it began to swing, and it was just beginning to go in circles when you came in and interrupted us." ... Read more

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A pop-up version of the world-famous story comes vividly to life as Marie and her Nutcracker battle against the evil Mouse King. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Paris zu Zeiten Ludwigs des XIV. Eine grausame Mordserie ?berschattet die Stadt. Opfer sind wohlhabende B?rger, die Polizei ermittelt zun?chst in Richtung Raubmord. Aber auch die Schriftstellerin Madeleine de Scud?ry ermittelt - und kommt zu einem ?berraschenden Ergebnis. "Das Fr?ulein von Scuderi" gilt als erste deutsche Kriminalnovelle (1819/1821) und die Protagonistin als Ahnherrin aller weiblichen Detektive. In der Novelle findet sich der f?r E. T. A. Hoffmann typische Konflikt zwischen Bewusstsein und Unbewusstem, zwischen friedlicher Au?enwelt und d?sterer, schicksalhafter Innenwelt.

Erg?nzt wird der Originaltext mit Worterkl?rungen und biografischen Notizen ?ber den Autor.

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: London : G. Bell andand sons; Publication date: 1886; Subjects: Music - 19th century - History and criticism; Romanticism in music; Music; Music / History ... Read more

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After hearing how her toy nutcracker got his ugly face, a little girl helps break the spell and watches him change into a handsome prince. ... Read more

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A little girl's devotion to her Christmas nutcracker is instrumental in breaking a spell imposed upon the nutcracker-prince by his enemies, the mice. ... Read more

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Whilst E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) is most widely known as the author of fantastic tales, he was also prolific as a music critic, productive as a composer, and active as a conductor. This book examines Hoffmann's aesthetic thought within the broader context of the history of ideas of the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries, and explores the relationship between his musical aesthetics and compositional practice. The first three chapters consider his ideas about creativity and aesthetic appreciation in relation to the thought of other German romantic theorists, discussing the central tenets of his musical aesthetic - the idea of a 'religion of art', of the composer as a 'genius', and the listener as a 'passive genius'. In particular the relationship between the multifaceted thought of Hoffmann and Friedrich Schleiermacher is explored, providing some insight into the way in which diverse intellectual traditions converged in early-nineteenth-century Germany.In the second half of the book, Hoffmann's dialectical view of music history and his conception of romantic opera are discussed in relation to his activities as a composer, with reference to his instrumental music and his two mature, large-scale operas, Aurora and Undine. The author also addresses broader issues pertaining to the ideological and historical significance of Hoffmann's musical and literary oeuvre. ... Read more