Writing Styles of Poe and Hoffman All writers have different styles of getting their point across. In particular some like to use the art of the grotesque. E.T.A Hoffman is a perfect example of this type of writing. Hoffman was and still is probably one of the most renowned grotesque writers who ever lived. Wolfgang Kayser makes some interesting points about Hoffman and the grotesque style of writing in general. Though many points were made, I have chosen the three that best relate to more familiar sources in literature and film as well. The fact that this critical analysis of E.T.A Hoffman mainly