The Sandman-Der Sandmann and The Tales of Hoffmann-Les contes d'Hoffmann: English-German/English-French Parallel Text Edition

E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic story, The Sandman-Der Sandmann, is presented complete and unabridged in English-German parallel text. A tale of madness, deceit and murder, The Sandman has spawned countless adaptations and informs much of modern horror. This volume also includes the full libretto of Jacques Offenbach's operatic interpretation of The Sandman, act II from The Tales of Hoffmann-Le contes d'Hoffmann, in English and French. Illustrations throughout.The Bilingual Library presents the world's classics in parallel text. Each page in the original language is mirrored by its English translation on the facing page. Series editor D. Bannon is a member of the American Literary Translators Association and the American Translators Association.