Overview

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.

ISBN-13

9781847494504

ISBN-10

1847494501

Weight

0.34 Pounds

Dimensions

5.06 x 0.29 x 7.81 In

List Price

$14.00

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

120 pages

Publisher

Alma Classics

Published On

2015-02-15



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