The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man, and The Cold Heart: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man, and The Cold Heart is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Chamisso, Adelbert von (1781–1838); Hauff, Wilhelm (1802–1827).

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"The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man, and The Cold Heart" by Adelbert von Chamisso is a novella written in 1814. Peter Schlemihl trades his shadow to the Devil for a bottomless wallet, only to discover that society shuns a man without a shadow. When the Devil offers to return his shadow in exchange for his soul, Schlemihl refuses and seeks refuge in nature instead. Traveling the world with seven-league boots, he must find meaning beyond wealth and social acceptance in this cautionary tale.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man, and The Cold Heart
• Author credits: Chamisso, Adelbert von (1781–1838); Hauff, Wilhelm (1802–1827)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Conduct of life -- Fiction
• Fairy tales -- Germany
• Shades and shadows -- Fiction

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• Category: German Literature
• Category: Novels
• Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy

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