Tales From The Phantasus Of Ludwig Tiech (1845)

Tales From The Phantasus Of Ludwig Tiech (1845) is a collection of short stories written by Johann Ludwig Tieck, a German writer and critic of the Romantic era. The book is a compilation of 12 fantastical tales that explore themes of love, death, and the supernatural. The stories are set in various locations, including Germany, Italy, and Spain, and are written in a style that blends elements of fairy tales, legends, and Gothic literature. The book's title is derived from the Greek mythological figure Phantasus, who was the god of dreams and imagination. In this collection, Tieck uses the character of Phantasus as a framing device to connect the stories together. The book begins with a prologue in which Phantasus introduces himself and his role as the storyteller. Each of the stories in the book is unique, but they all share a common thread of exploring the human psyche and the mysteries of the unknown. Some of the tales are whimsical and lighthearted, while others are dark and haunting. The characters in the stories range from princes and princesses to witches and ghosts, and each story is filled with vivid imagery and rich symbolism. Overall, Tales From The Phantasus Of Ludwig Tiech is a captivating collection of stories that showcases Tieck's skill as a writer and his ability to craft imaginative and thought-provoking tales. It is a must-read for fans of Romantic literature and anyone who enjoys a good fantasy story.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.