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The Life And Opinions Of The Tomcat Murr (Penguin Classics),New
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Tomcat Murr Is A Loveable, Selftaught Animal Who Has Written His Own Autobiography. But A Printer'S Error Causes His Story To Be Accidentally Mixed And Spliced With A Book About The Composer Johannes Kreisler. As The Two Versions Break Off And Alternate At Dramatic Moments, Two Wildly Different Characters Emerge From The Confusion Murr, The Confident Scholar, Lover, Carouser And Brawler, And The Moody, Hypochondriac Genius Kreisler. In His Exuberant And Bizarre Novel, Hoffmann Brilliantly Evokes The Fantastic, The Ridiculous And The Sublime Within The Humdrum Bustle Of Daily Life, Making The Life And Opinions Of The Tomcat Murr (182022) One Of The Funniest And Strangest Novels Of The Nineteenth Century.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr' about? A: 'The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr' is a novel by E. T. A. Hoffmann that intertwines the autobiography of a cat named Tomcat Murr with a narrative about the composer Johannes Kreisler, resulting in a unique blend of humor, philosophy, and the absurdities of life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr' is E. T. A. Hoffmann, a renowned German writer known for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr' was published on November 1, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While 'The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr' is a classic literary work, its themes and humor may appeal more to adult readers and older teens due to its complexity and stylistic nuances.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under fiction, specifically within the realms of satire and fantasy.
- Q: Can you tell me about the writing style of Hoffmann in this book? A: Hoffmann's writing style in 'The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr' is characterized by its whimsical and imaginative narrative, blending elements of reality and fantasy with rich character development.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book recommended for collectors? A: The revised edition published by Penguin Classics is recommended for collectors as it provides authoritative text along with scholarly introductions and notes.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr'? A: The novel explores themes of identity, the nature of storytelling, the contrast between the mundane and the fantastic, and the complexities of human and animal behavior.