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Demons & DevilsClassic Fantasy

Peter Schlemihl

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  • 1824 first published
  • 144 pages
  • 2 editions
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Adelbert von Chamisso's Peter Schlemihl (1824) is a demon fiction and classic fantasy novella. It deals with shades and shadows, Devil, happiness and fables.

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At about 144 pages, most readers finish it in 2–3 hours. It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

About Peter Schlemihl

"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.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Shades and shadows
  • Devil
  • Happiness
  • Fables

Quick answers

Who wrote Peter Schlemihl?

Peter Schlemihl was written by Adelbert von Chamisso and first published in 1824.

What genre is Peter Schlemihl?

It is usually shelved as Demons & Devils and Classic Fantasy.

How long is Peter Schlemihl?

The median edition has 144 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

Is Peter Schlemihl free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

What books are similar to Peter Schlemihl?

Readers who like it often enjoy Faust, The Witches of Eastwick and Jurgen.

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