Peter Schlemihl by Adelbert von Chamisso
"Peter Schlemihl" by Adelbert von Chamisso is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the life of Peter Schlemihl, a man who makes the fateful decision to sell his shadow to a mysterious figure in exchange for wealth. This unusual transaction leads him on a profound journey exploring themes of identity, loss, and societal acceptance. The opening portion introduces Peter Schlemihl as he navigates his arrival in a
new town, eager to establish himself but soon feels the weight of his peculiar situation. After an awkward encounter with a wealthy man, Mr. Thomas Jones, and his company, he becomes intrigued by a mysterious old man in grey who seems to possess magical abilities, producing extravagant items seemingly from his pocket. As Schlemihl's curiosity leads him to a strange proposal to sell his shadow, he grapples with the implications of such a bargain, foreshadowing the challenges he will face. This sets the stage for a story that intertwines the surreal with deep introspection about human nature and societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Chamisso, Adelbert von, 1781-1838 |
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| Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
| Translator | Bowring, John, 1792-1872 |
| LoC No. | 06023329 |
| Title | Peter Schlemihl |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Schlemihl |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1861 Robert Hardwicke edition by David Price |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fables |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21943 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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