by Adelbert von Chamisso · Siruela · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788478442065
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The Marvellous Story of Peter Schlemihl is a classic tale by German writer Adelbert von Chamisso, published in 1814. It tells the story of Peter Schlemihl, a young man who sells his shadow to a mysterious man in exchange for a magical bag of gold that never runs out. However, he soon discovers that living without a shadow has devastating social consequences. Through this allegory, Chamisso explores themes such as ambition, identity, and the importance of authenticity.
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.
