“E. T. A. Hoffmann complex” in the novel “Perfume” by Patrick Süskind

The purpose of this study is to analyse E.T.A. Hoffmann’s tradition in the 20th century German literature terms novel ‟Perfume: Story a Murderer” by P. Süskind. features aesthetics are considered form an ideological and thematic complex images, motifs stylistic techniques inherent work Hoffmann (‟Hoffmann literature”), which manifests itself similar style (irony grotesque), problems – mechanization human society (realised through opposition ‟living” ‟inanimate”, motif duality), understanding nature genius (antagonism philistine) its relationship with femininity, problem violent influence on someone else's personality, as well use such artistic technique synesthesia.