The Sandman

by E. T. A. Hoffmann · first published 1817

"The Sandman" (German: Der Sandmann) is a short story by E. T. A. Hoffmann. It was first published in the 1816 book of stories Night Pieces. It is a story of mistaken identity resulting from the love affair between the protagonist Nathanael and an automaton. It addresses themes of possession, hallucination, and breakdown.

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Genre:

Horror fiction, High

Original language:

German

Year page:

1817