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The Golden Flower Pot

The Golden Flower Pot

Hoffmann, E. T. a.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesBotany & HorticultureGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1169224091
ISBN13: 9781169224094
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Golden Flower Pot is a classic German novella written by E. T. A. Hoffmann. The story follows the life of a young student named Anselmus who falls in love with a mysterious woman named Veronica. The plot is set in a magical world where supernatural creatures like gnomes and water spirits exist.Anselmus is a dreamy and imaginative young man who is fascinated by the world of alchemy. One day, while wandering in the woods, he meets a gnome who gives him a golden flower pot. The pot is said to have magical powers that can help Anselmus achieve his dreams and desires.Soon after, Anselmus meets Veronica, a beautiful woman who captures his heart. However, Veronica is not what she seems, and Anselmus finds himself caught in a web of deceit and betrayal. As he tries to unravel the truth about Veronica, he discovers the dark secrets of the world he lives in.The Golden Flower Pot is a tale of love, magic, and the struggle between reality and illusion. Hoffmann's vivid imagination and intricate storytelling create a world that is both enchanting and unsettling. The novella is a masterpiece of German Romantic literature, and it continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and haunting imagery.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.

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