That horrid weather-glass hawker Giuseppe coppola followed me everywhere; and I am almost ashamed to confess it, but he was able to disturb my sound and in general calm sleep with all sorts of wonderful dream-shapes.
"Weird Tales. Vol. I"
E. T. A. Hoffmann
I have resolved to appear to you as your guardian-angel if that ugly man coppola should dare take it into his head to bother you in your dreams, and drive him away with a good hearty laugh.
"Weird Tales. Vol. I"
E. T. A. Hoffmann
He has known coppola for many years; and it is also easy to tell from his accent that he really is a Piedmontese.
"Weird Tales. Vol. I"
E. T. A. Hoffmann