{"product_id":"ernst-hoffmann-the-serapion-brethren-volume-i-ii-george-bell-1886-1892","title":"Ernst Hoffmann - The Serapion Brethren, Volume I \u0026 II, George Bell, 1886 \u0026 1892","description":"\u003cp\u003eErnst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann - The Serapion Brethren, Volume I \u0026amp; II, George Bell, 1886 \u0026amp; 1892\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection is structured as a series of 28 stories told within a complex frame narrative. A circle of six friends (inspired by Hoffmann's actual Berlin literary circle) gather to read and critique stories. They judge each piece by the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Serapion Principle\"\u003c\/span\u003e—the idea that a poet must possess a divine, inner visionary intensity to anchor the fantastic in realistic human emotion.  Translated by Major Alex Ewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo hardcover volumes in good condition.  Darkened boards.  Bumped spine ends.  Corners bumped.  Previous owners name and date on endpapers.  Tanning to page edges.  Text firm and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight    1180g.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Dalby's Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57623131488636,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2412\/3425\/files\/2026_10_0810_51OfficeLens_24.jpg?v=1791531457","url":"https:\/\/richarddalbyslibrary.com\/products\/ernst-hoffmann-the-serapion-brethren-volume-i-ii-george-bell-1886-1892","provider":"Richard Dalby's Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}