Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Author: Gerald William de Nerval
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Publish Date: 2003-01-27
Features: The second son of De Nerval reveals his father's passionate writing experiences and romantic life. This biography is as captivating as a novel, and even more valuable. What's rare is that such a biographer is perfectly suited to write about such a figure. Although the book also provides a detailed description of the complex and subtle relationship between the author and his father from the author's own perspective, it is titled "A Life of De Nerval" because it does not merely narrate the author's life from a single angle or linear perspective. The author extensively collects relevant materials from De Nerval's relatives, lifelong friends, and even those who held him in hostility. Additionally, he cites a great deal of correspondence between De Nerval and his loved ones, or between his loved ones discussing De Nerval. Combined with the skillful portrayal of the historical era in which De Nerval lived, and the vivid, humorous writing style largely inherited from De Nerval himself, the book constitutes a comprehensive and engaging biography.