Ewers, Hanns Heinz
Alraune
- ISBN 13:
- 9780987195395
- author:
- Ewers, Hanns Heinz
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Birchgrove Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 340
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2 x 22.9 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Occult & Supernatural, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Alraune, a decadent and unsettling novel, explores the dark consequences of playing God. In 1911, Hanns Heinz Ewers first published this tale of artificial creation and the devastating power that follows. This English translation, illustrated by Mahlon Blaine, brings the story to a new audience. The story revolves around a young woman named Alraune, born from a twisted experiment involving sperm from a condemned man and a prostitute. As she grows, Alraune's beauty and mysterious powers become a source of both fascination and terror. This Birchgrove Press edition is based on a translation published in 1929, and its dark themes and eerie atmosphere make it a compelling read for fans of horror and the occult. With its rich and unsettling narrative, Alraune is a worthwhile read for those interested in the darker side of human nature.