The Sandman

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The young student Nathanael remains haunted by his childhood fears: he is convinced that Coppelius, a strange night-time visitor who used to come to his house to conduct alchemical experiments with his father, was none other than the Sandman, a mythical figure who was said to steal the eyes of children who refused to go to sleep.

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Description

“Strange man, how can you have eyes for sale? Eyes? Eyes?” ‘

The disturbing tale of a young man’s obsession with the Sandman, stealer of eyes, which has inspired writers from Sigmund Freud to Neil Gaiman.

One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics’ huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries – including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

Additional information

Weight 53 g
Dimensions 161 × 111 × 5 mm
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Cover

Paperback

Pages

52

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

833.6 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K