E.T.A. Hoffmann, 1822 Etching by Johann Passini based on Wilhelm Hensel

The first and foremost contributor to these pages that our thanks should go to is Hoffmann, himself.  As a multi-talented artist, he (unknowingly) lent us a hand by providing both text and illustrations.

Therefore, the time table that follows will not only guide you through his life, but also present some of his own drawings to you.  

The first section of our discussion of Hoffmann's development towards musical writings and criticism leads up to his first musical story, Ritter Gluck.

The second part of our discussion of Hoffmann's development as a musical writer leads up to his essay, Beethoven's Instrumental Music.

The third part of our discussion of Hoffmann's development as musical writer leads us to our last page with interesting links on the topic of E.T.A. Hoffmann.  

Our links page is designed in such a manner, that each link leads you to the new web page and has you leave our frame design.  If you want to return to it, we would ask that you use the back button of your browser.  

We wish you a great deal of reading and listening pleasure with these pages!