| Author |
Chamisso, Adelbert von, 1781-1838 |
| Author |
Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Rappoport, A. S. (Angelo Solomon), 1871-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Robson, Forster |
| Title |
The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man, and The Cold Heart
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Schlemihl
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
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| Summary |
"The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man" by Adelbert von Chamisso is a fiction work written in the early 19th century. It revolves around the intriguing tale of Peter Schlemihl, a man who sells his shadow to a mysterious stranger for wealth, only to discover that losing his shadow has serious repercussions on his life and identity. The story combines elements of fantasy and moral reflection, showcasing the consequences of greed and social perceptions. At the start of the narrative, we meet Peter Schlemihl as he arrives in a bustling town, eager to find his footing with the help of a wealthy acquaintance. However, while mingling with affluent company, he encounters a peculiar man in a grey cloak who requests to buy Peter's shadow. This unusual proposition leads Peter to a fateful exchange; he agrees, believing that riches will bring him happiness. However, the initial thrill of wealth quickly descends into despair as he realizes the social stigma and alienation he faces without his shadow. As he grapples with these consequences, including the impact on his relationships and personal identity, the story delves into profound themes of existential loss and the value of belonging versus material wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Germany
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| Subject |
Shades and shadows -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32219 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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