Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea

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Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea

by E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) Hoffmann

EN·~4 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

Transcriber's Notes:

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SPECIMENS - OF - GERMAN ROMANCE.

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IN THREE VOLUMES. - VOL. II.

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LONDON: - PRINTED FOR GEO. B. WHITTAKER, - AVE-MARIA-LANE.

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MASTER FLEA.

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First Adventure.

47:56

Second Adventure.

39:25

Third Adventure.

42:33

Fourth Adventure.

27:26

Fifth Adventure.

26:02

Description

In this charming tale we meet Peregrine Tyss, a bright‑eyed youth whose imagination is as vivid as the glittering Christmas tree that dominates his family’s home. The opening scene swirls with the scent of marchpane and gingerbread, while the room overflows with dazzling gifts—from golden apples to leaden soldiers—each sparkling under a cascade of coloured lights. As Peregrine attempts to tame a lively rocking horse named Pontifer, his youthful exuberance and quick wit are put on full display, setting the tone for the whimsical adventures to follow.

Soon after his victorious handling of the spirited steed, Peregrine’s curiosity pulls him toward the many marvels surrounding the festive tableau. With each toy, picture‑book, and confection he explores, hints of mysterious journeys and unexpected companions begin to surface. Listeners can look forward to a series of capricious escapades that test his cleverness, draw him into strange encounters, and reveal the delightful, sometimes mischievous world of the Master Flea.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (263K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive

Release date

2010-05-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) Hoffmann

E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) Hoffmann

1776–1822

A master of the uncanny, this German Romantic writer blended fantasy, satire, and psychological unease in stories that still feel startlingly modern. He was also a composer, critic, artist, and jurist, bringing an unusual range of experience to his fiction.

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