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Peter Schlemihl Annotated Edition with an introduction by Leopold von Loewenstein Wertheim Alma C

by [Chamisso, Adelbert von]

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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.

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  • Alma Books Brand
  • Dec 10, 2024 Pub Date:
  • 9781847499233 ISBN-13:
  • 1847499236 ISBN-10:
  • 128.0 pages Paperback
  • English Language
  • 7.75 in * 0.4 in * 5.1 in Dimensions:
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