E. T. A. Hoffmann global in Bamberg: Fantasy Between Book Art and World Literature
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Border Crossings of Fantasy: Discovering E. T. A. Hoffmann in Bamberg
The Bamberg State Library invites you on Monday, October 26, 2026, to a free public tour of the exhibition E. T. A. Hoffmann global. Border Crossings of Fantasy. The start is at 5:00 PM in the entrance area of the Bamberg State Library in the New Residence. No registration is required.
An Artistic Experience Between Literature, Image, and Imagination
E. T. A. Hoffmann lived in Bamberg for five years. These formative years led him from composer to writer and shaped his distinctive connection of music, literature, drawing, and fantastic narrative art. The exhibition is dedicated to the 250th birthday of the universal artist and makes visible how significantly Hoffmann's work shapes cultural imagination.
The Nutcracker, Cat Murr, and Olympia
Hoffmann's literary figures remain part of the cultural memory to this day: the brave Nutcracker, the vain Cat Murr, and the beautiful doll Olympia. Illustrated editions, artist graphics, and children's books show how his stories take on continually new aesthetic forms. The examination of the works leads directly into Hoffmann's poetic world, where reality and fantasy merge.
An Exhibition on International Impact
The curation not only focuses on Hoffmann's own designs but also on contemporary interpretations in comics and graphic novels. His texts crossed national boundaries early on, being received in France and Russia, among others, and found readers around the world from there. The exhibition thus connects literary history, book art, and cultural education.
Guided Tour through Historical Spaces
The one-hour tour offers the opportunity to view the exhibits in the architecturally impressive setting of the New Residence. Between historical library rooms, paper, print graphics, and book illustrations, a special exhibition atmosphere is created. Light, materiality, and proximity to original or historically significant publications intensify the aesthetic experience.
Entry and Date
The public tour on October 26, 2026, begins at 5:00 PM and is free of charge. The meeting point is the entrance area of the Bamberg State Library, New Residence, Domplatz 8. No registration is necessary.
Conclusion
The tour opens an informed access to E. T. A. Hoffmann's literary cosmos and his international impact. Art enthusiasts, literature lovers, and curious visitors to Bamberg will experience an inspiring artistic adventure between Romanticism, book art, and fantastic imagination. Anyone wishing to directly experience Hoffmann's border crossings between reality and dreams should visit this exhibition live.
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