The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man, and The Cold Heart by Chamisso et al.

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Author Chamisso, Adelbert von, 1781-1838
Author Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827
Author of introduction, etc. Rappoport, A. S. (Angelo Solomon), 1871-1950
Illustrator Robson, Forster
Title The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man, and The Cold Heart
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Schlemihl
Note Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary "The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man" by Adelbert von Chamisso is a fiction work written in the early 19th century. It revolves around the intriguing tale of Peter Schlemihl, a man who sells his shadow to a mysterious stranger for wealth, only to discover that losing his shadow has serious repercussions on his life and identity. The story combines elements of fantasy and moral reflection, showcasing the consequences of greed and social perceptions. At the start of the narrative, we meet Peter Schlemihl as he arrives in a bustling town, eager to find his footing with the help of a wealthy acquaintance. However, while mingling with affluent company, he encounters a peculiar man in a grey cloak who requests to buy Peter's shadow. This unusual proposition leads Peter to a fateful exchange; he agrees, believing that riches will bring him happiness. However, the initial thrill of wealth quickly descends into despair as he realizes the social stigma and alienation he faces without his shadow. As he grapples with these consequences, including the impact on his relationships and personal identity, the story delves into profound themes of existential loss and the value of belonging versus material wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Fairy tales -- Germany
Subject Shades and shadows -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 32219
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 29, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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