How did Hoffmann's background influence the dark, fantastical elements of the story?
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The Devil's Elixirs

The Devil's Elixirs
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How did Hoffmann's background influence the dark, fantastical elements of the story?
Did anyone else find the supernatural aspects more symbolic than literal?
What made Hoffmann choose this nonlinear narrative structure?