# Peter Schlemihl

By Adelbert von Chamisso.

"Peter Schlemihl" by Adelbert von Chamisso is a novella written in 1814. In this cautionary tale, a man sells his shadow to the Devil for a bottomless wallet, only to discover that a shadowless existence brings rejection and isolation. As society shuns him and love eludes him, Schlemihl must confront the true cost of his bargain. When offered a chance to reclaim his shadow, he faces an even darker choice that will determine his soul's fate. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Illustrator: George Cruikshank
- Translator: John Bowring
- Subjects: Fables

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