Hans Heinz Ewers (1871–1943) was a German writer, playwright, and satirist whose works have been recognized as outstanding achievements of fiction since the early 20th century. His style combines the grotesque, mysticism, and fantasy, creating a unique atmosphere of disturbing mystery. His contemporaries called him "the German Edgar Poe," noting the deep psychological development of his characters and the vivid imagery of his prose.

This volume presents the novel Alraune (1911), one of Ewers' most famous and profound works. German critics called it a virtuoso interweaving of the supernatural and realism, emphasizing that in this novel the author's signature style reaches its highest perfection.

"A strange mixture of supersensible mysticism and vivid realism - everything that leaves its special imprint on Ewers' works is revealed in Alraun with virtuoso completeness... In addition to its artistic significance, this book is unusually fascinating," wrote German newspapers of the time.

This novel is a fascinating journey into the world of forbidden experiments, ancient legends and fatal destinies, where mysticism and science intertwine in a disturbing dance that dooms its participants to inevitable death.