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Peter Schlemihl
Adelbert von Chamisso
- Alma Books - Alma Classics
Unsuccessful in his endeavours, the young and naive Peter Schlemihl seals a pact with the Devil in which he exchanges his shadow for the purse of Fortunatus, thereby gaining everlasting riches. But when he is ridiculed, persecuted and hated for being different from other men, he realizes that poverty is easier to bear than the loss of his peace of mind. Originally written as a cautionary tale for the children of Chamisso’s patron, Peter Schlemihl was hailed by contemporaries as a masterpiece with a wide adu
ISBN 9781847494504 | E | PB
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| Publisher | Alma Books - Alma Classics |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781847494504 |
| Publication date | January 2017 |
| Edition | Paperback |
| Dimensions | 200 x 131 mm |
| Pages | 128 |
| Language(s) | Eng. ed. |
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Unsuccessful in his endeavours, the young and naive Peter Schlemihl seals a pact with the Devil in which he exchanges his shadow for the purse of Fortunatus, thereby gaining everlasting riches. But when he is ridiculed, persecuted and hated for being different from other men, he realizes that poverty is easier to bear than the loss of his peace of mind. Originally written as a cautionary tale for the children of Chamisso’s patron, Peter Schlemihl was hailed by contemporaries as a masterpiece with a wide adult appeal, and continues to capture imaginations today.