EAN: 9788027294602

PETER SCHLEMIHL - ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO TASCHEN...

This famous work explores the story of a young Peter Schlemihl  who is a penniless man. He
falls under the temptation to trade his shadow to a fellow in a grey suit. Although he didn't
have a good feeling about the man  Peter couldn't resist him as he offered him a never-ending
source of gold. However  Peter soon regrets his decision badly. People avoided going near him
in horror  the crowds abused him in the streets  and he was forced to run for his life and live
in solitude. He couldn't even be with the love of his life Minna  who remains obedient to her
parents and stays away from Peter despite being in love with him. Will Peter make a deal with
the devil again  or will he come to terms with his life of seclusion unfolds later in the
story. This incredible story is a soft blend of comedy and tragedy with symbolism. A critical
attitude to the power of money to its destructive nature lies at the core of the story  written
at the peak of the German liberation movement. Using science fiction  German writer Adelbert
von Chamisso uncovers the contradictions of contemporary society.

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