In "Mlle de Scuderi," E. T. A. Hoffmann explores the intersections of art, identity, and morality within the vibrant cultural milieu of 17th-century France. This novella is rendered in Hoffmann'Äôs characteristic blending of fantasy and reality, utilizing rich, evocative prose that captures the enchantment and peril of the artistic world. Set against the backdrop of Paris, the narrative revolves a...