About “The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr”
The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr is a satirical novel by E. T. A. Hoffmann, written during the Prussian Romantic era. First published between 1819 and 1821 in two volumes, it features the perspective of a cat named Murr and includes a fragmentary biography of the composer Johannes Kreisler. The work was intended to have a third volume, but it was never completed. The novel combines humor with philosophical reflection, using the cat’s observations to critique society and art. It remains a significant example of Hoffmann’s literary style and his contributions to German literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1818
- Latest edition
- 1999 · ISBN 0140446311
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The life and opinions of the Tomcat Murr | 1999 | 0140446311 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr | 1818 | — | Buy on Amazon |