by Adelbert von Chamisso · tapa blanda · ISBN 9783895070204
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of Peter Schlemihl, a man who, in a desperate act, sells his shadow to the devil in exchange for a bottomless bag of gold. This short novel by the German author Adelbert von Chamisso explores profound themes such as identity, alienation, and the consequences of impulsive decisions. Through Schlemihl's odyssey, the reader is invited to reflect on the value of what really matters in life and the dangers of pursuing riches at any cost.
Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann was a German Romantic author of fantasy and gothic horror, a jurist, composer, music critic and artist. His short story "The Sandman" is seen as a pioneering work of horror fiction, while his novella Mademoiselle de Scuderi is regarded as one of the earliest examples of crime fiction.
