What is another word for E. T. A. Hoffmann?
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E. T. A. Hoffmann, born Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann, was a renowned German author, composer, and music critic who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is considered as one of the key romanticism-era writers, famous for his fantastical storytelling, vivid imagination, and dark and eerie themes. Some synonyms that could describe Hoffmann's works include gothic, macabre, surreal, whimsical, and eerie. His writings often explore the supernatural, including ghosts, demons, and fantastical creatures, which made him one of the most influential writers of his time. Hoffmann's works have had a tremendous impact on modern literature, music, and film, and he is widely regarded as a pioneer of the romantic literary movement.
