Encyclopedia.com > Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Transcripts, and Maps > World Encyclopedia > January 2005

Hoffmann, E.T.A.

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | 419 words | Copyright

Hoffmann, E.T.A. ( Ernst Theodor Amadeus) (1776–1822) German Romantic writer, musician, and music critic. He wrote many fantastic gothic stories, several of which later formed the basis for the opera The Tales of Hoffmann (1881) by Offenbach. Tchaikovsky based his Nutcracker Suite (1892) on another of his stories. His two novels are The Devil's Elixir (1815–16) and The Educated Cat (1820–22).

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

  • MLA
  • Chicago
  • APA

"Hoffmann, E.T.A." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"Hoffmann, E.T.A." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-HoffmannETA.html

"Hoffmann, E.T.A." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-HoffmannETA.html

Learn more about citation styles

Find thousands of answers for hundreds of subjects at Answers Encyclopedia .

All answers verified by trusted sources at Encyclopedia.com

Try Answers Encyclopedia now!

For students and teachers!

Encyclopedia.com provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including:

Encyclopedia.com provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including: