Life and creativity of one of my favorite writers - E.T.A. Hoffmann

Prelude to 'The Sandman' by E.T.A. Hoffmann image source

The writer, who elaborates to the sophisticated poetics of the romantic fantasy novel in Germany, is Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hofman. He was born in Königsberg, growing up in the middle of highly educated parents. Even as a child manifests his waking and agile intelligence, he shows a living critical sense, which later as a writer reveals in his satirical and humorous works. He began his career as a musician - he was appointed conductor in the orchestra of the town of Bamberg. After the collapse of the Empire, Napoleon settled in Berlin (1814), where he lived for the rest of his life, working day as a clerk, and writing in the night. He created his name as a master of narrative and novel - the most prized narrative genres in the era of Romanticism in Germany. Addicted to the music adds Mozart to his name as a great honor to the great composer. Artist and composer, he creates a prominence both as a conscientious clerk and a bohemian artist who often draws inspiration in engaging with close friends.