Master Flea

Master Flea is a humorous fairytale fantasy set in Frankfurt, revolving around Peregrinus Tyss as he navigates conflicts between supernatural characters vying for the affection of Princess Gamaheh. The novel, first published in 1822, was subject to censorship, resulting in missing sections that have since been recovered in later editions. Despite its incomplete nature, the story offers a blend of fantastical elements and social satire typical of Hoffmann’s work.