# The Devil's Elixir

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- Authors: [E. T. A. Hoffmann](https://www.bookquiver.com/e-t-a-hoffmann)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2024-01-01
- Genres: Fiction: literary and general non-genre, Classic fiction: literary and general, Crime and / or mystery fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Horror, ghost stories and supernatural fiction

## Description

The " Devil's Elixir" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a haunting gothic masterpiece that plunges readers into a world of dark desires and twisted fates. Medardus, a young monk, succumbs to the temptation of a mysterious potion that unlocks his deepest, most dangerous impulses. Fleeing the monastery, he spirals into a life of forbidden passion, murder, and madness, where nothing is as it seems. Identities blur, the supernatural lurks, and Medardus must confront the terrifying consequences of his choices. Gripping and suspenseful, this novel explores the thin line between good and evil, sanity and insanity, making it a chilling and unforgettable read. (From the publisher)

## Editions

### The devil's elixir

- Publisher: Agrafina
- ISBN: 978-61-8585-614-4
- Pages: 460
- Published: 2024-01-01
- Language: en_GB

## This book in other languages

- [Die Elixiere des Teufels](https://www.bookquiver.com/eta-hoffmann/de/die-elixiere-des-teufels) (de_DE)
- [Les elixirs du diable](https://www.bookquiver.com/eta-hoffmann/fr/les-elixirs-du-diable) (fr_FR)
- [Diable eliksiry](https://www.bookquiver.com/ernst-ta-hoffmann/pl/diable-eliksiry) (pl_PL)