The Sandman

First published in 1816, this classic of German Gothic fiction has enthralled generations ever since, and has spawned countless interpretations by critics intrigued by its powerful symbolism. Sigmund Freud famously examined the novella in relation to his concept of the "Uncanny", and an extract from this analysis is included in this volume.

Publicata pentru prima data in 1816, aceasta opera clasica a fictiunii gotice germane a captivat generatii intregi de atunci si a dat nastere la nenumarate interpretari din partea criticilor intrigati de simbolismul sau puternic. Sigmund Freud a examinat nuvela in mod celebru in raport cu conceptul sau de ,,Stranitor", iar un extras din aceasta analiza este inclus in acest volum.