The Devil's Elixir

The Devil's Elixir

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: E.T.A. Hoffman; trans by Ronald Taylor

Format: Hardback

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"The Devil's Elixir" is a novel written by E.T.A. Hoffman and translated by Ronald Taylor. Published by John Calder in 1963, it is the first UK edition of the book. The story revolves around a young man named Medardus who becomes addicted to a mysterious elixir that grants him extraordinary powers but also brings out his dark side. As he struggles with his inner demons, Medardus finds himself caught in a web of deceit, murder, and supernatural occurrences. The book is in very good condition, with a poor dust jacket that shows general shelf wear and tears along the spine and edges. There is an inscription on the front pastedown.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: E.T.A. Hoffman; trans by Ronald Taylor

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages:


"The Devil's Elixir" is a novel written by E.T.A. Hoffman and translated by Ronald Taylor. Published by John Calder in 1963, it is the first UK edition of the book. The story revolves around a young man named Medardus who becomes addicted to a mysterious elixir that grants him extraordinary powers but also brings out his dark side. As he struggles with his inner demons, Medardus finds himself caught in a web of deceit, murder, and supernatural occurrences. The book is in very good condition, with a poor dust jacket that shows general shelf wear and tears along the spine and edges. There is an inscription on the front pastedown.