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E.T.A. Hoffmann
Das Fräulein von Scuderi
Hellerau 1923 Avalun-Verlag Half-Leather (Hardcover) 1st Edition
Reference : 029912
Half-Leather (Hardcover), 18,5 x 13 cm, 145 pp., German, 1st Edition, Illustrations, book condition: Very Good but some foxing. The book is one of E.T.A. Hoffmann's most famous novellas, originally published in 1819. It is recognised worldwide as one of the very first detective stories in literary history. rnThe 1923 Deluxe Editionrnpublished by Avalun-Verlag. rnFeatures: The book contains 145 pages and 12 original etchings, 11 of which are full-page and mostly signed by the artist.rnRarity: This edition was limited to a small, numbered print run (350 copies); this is number 208/350 and was printed on high-quality paper in a beautiful half-leather binding. Some foxing.rnSummary of the StoryrnThe story is set in Paris in 1680, during the reign of Louis XIV. rnThe Mysterious Murders: The city is plagued by a series of brutal robberies and murders of nobles carrying precious jewels.rnThe Protagonist: Mademoiselle de Scudéri, a respected 73-year-old poetess at court, becomes involved when she receives a box of stolen jewels from a frightened young man.rnRené Cardillac: The plot revolves around the brilliant but possessed goldsmith René Cardillac, who cherishes his own masterpieces so much that he murders his customers to steal the jewels back.rnThe Denouement: Scudéri acts as an early form of a "detective" (similar to Miss Marple) who, through conversations and her influence with the king, proves the innocence of a suspect apprentice and reveals the gruesome truth behind Cardillac. rnCultural ImpactrnThe book inspired countless later crime writers, including possibly Edgar Allan Poe, and served as the basis for Paul Hindemith's opera Cardillac.
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5 book(s) with the same title
Das Fräulein von Scuderi.
Hellerau bei Dresden, Avalun, (1923). 8°. 145 (3) S. Mit 1 radierten Titel, 9 Radierungen u. 1 Anfangs- und 1 Schlussvignette von Karl M. Schultheiss. Halblederband der Zeit mit Rückenvergoldung und Rückenschild.
Nr. 321 von (total) 350 Exemplaren im Impressum vom Künstler signiert und in Halbleder gebunden. 32. Avalun-Druck. – Die Vorsätze leimschattig. Das Papier durchgehend leicht gebräunt. Einband berieben und bestossen.
DAS FRAULEIN VON SCUDERI
Insel. 1980. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 126 pages. Illustré de nombreux dessins en noir et blanc dans et hors texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 430-Langues germaniques. Allemand
Erzählung aus dem Zeitalter Ludwig des Vierzehnten Mit Illustrtationen von Lutz Siebert. Classification Dewey : 430-Langues germaniques. Allemand
Das Fraulein Von Scuderi
Deutscher Taschenbuch broché Bristol illustré München 1998
Très Bon État
DAS FRÄULEIN VON SCUDERI
Lehrmittel Verlag. 1946. In-8. Relié. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Manque en coiffe de pied, Intérieur acceptable. 90 pages. Reproduction en noir et blanc en frontispice (portrait). Illustré de quelques reproductions en noir et blanc hors texte. Dos et 1er plat se détachant.. . . . Classification Dewey : 430-Langues germaniques. Allemand
'Klassiker der Weltliteratur'. Classification Dewey : 430-Langues germaniques. Allemand
DAS FRÄULEIN VON SCUDERI, Erzählung aus dem Zeitalter Ludwigs XIV
Philipp Reclam Jun.. 1944. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 90 pages. Texte en caractères gothiques.. . . . Classification Dewey : 430-Langues germaniques. Allemand
Universal-Bibliothek, 25. Erzählung aus dem Zeitalter Ludwigs XIV. Classification Dewey : 430-Langues germaniques. Allemand
