Publisher's Synopsis
Peter Schlemihl The Shadowless Man is a novella written by Adelbert von Chamisso. The story follows the life of Peter Schlemihl, a man who has lost his shadow and is therefore an outcast from society. He travels the world in search of a way to regain his shadow, but everywhere he goes, he is met with rejection and ridicule. Eventually, he meets a wealthy man who offers to help him, but in exchange for his shadow, he must give up his soul. Peter agrees, but soon realizes the true cost of his decision. The novella explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the consequences of making deals with the devil. It is a classic work of German Romanticism and has been praised for its imaginative storytelling and vivid imagery.I had long secretly felt uneasy--indeed, almost horrified; but how was this feeling increased when, at the next wish expressed, I saw him take from his pocket three horses! Yes, Adelbert, three large beautiful steeds, with saddles and bridles, out of the very pocket whence had already issued a letter-case, a telescope, a carpet twenty feet broad and ten in length, and a pavilion of the same extent, with all its appurtenances!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
