Peter Schlemihl (Oneworld Classics)
Adelbert Von Chamisso
ISBN 10: 1847490808 ISBN 13: 9781847490803
Published by Oneworld Classics, 2009
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Synopsis:
Unsuccessful in his ambitions, 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.
About the Author:
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781?1838) was a writer whose family was driven from France to Germany after the French Revolution. Leopold von Loewenstein-Wertheim is a translator.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Peter Schlemihl (Oneworld Classics)
Publisher: Oneworld Classics
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket