by Wilhelm Hauff · Sansoni · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788838307188
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«Il cuore freddo» is the fairy tale by Wilhelm Hauff, published by Sansoni in paperback (88 pages, in Italian).
Peter Munk, a young charcoal burner from the Black Forest, accepts a deal: in exchange for great riches, he hands over his heart of flesh and receives one of stone. He soon discovers the cost of ambition, in a tale that blends German folklore with a reflection on greed, morality and happiness.
Originally published as «Das kalte Herz» in 1827; this 1988 Italian edition includes an introduction by Luigi Santucci and illustrations by Giulia Crecchia.
It is aimed at children and young people, as well as readers interested in classic fantasy stories and German folklore.
Wilhelm Hauff was a German poet and novelist known for his stories and novels. Raised in Stuttgart and educated in Tübingen, he wrote fairy tales such as Der kleine Muck and Das kalte Herz, the historical romance Lichtenstein, and the parody Der Mann im Mond. He died of typhoid fever at age 24. Blending exotic and fantastic motifs with German settings, his tales remain popular in German-speaking countries.
