Peter Schlemihl: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Peter Schlemihl: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Peter Schlemihl is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Chamisso, Adelbert von (1781–1838).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Peter Schlemihl" by Adelbert von Chamisso is a novella written in 1814. A man trades his shadow to the Devil for a bottomless wallet, only to discover that society shuns anyone without a shadow. Rejected by his beloved and consumed by guilt, he must choose between his soul and his shadow when the Devil returns. This cautionary tale explores the consequences of making bargains with darkness and the search for redemption through nature and self-discovery.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Peter Schlemihl
- Author credits: Chamisso, Adelbert von (1781–1838)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fables
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- Category: German Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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