Peter Schlemihl (1824)

Peter Schlemihl is a novel written by Friedrich Heinrich Karl de la Motte Fouqu����� and published in 1824. The story follows the titular character, Peter Schlemihl, who is forced to leave his home after losing his shadow. Without his shadow, he is an outcast and unable to find work or companionship. He eventually meets a wealthy man named Mr. Thomas who offers him a job as his personal secretary. Despite his initial reluctance, Peter accepts the job and becomes close with Mr. Thomas and his daughter, Mina. However, when Mr. Thomas discovers that Peter has no shadow, he banishes him from his home.Peter continues to wander and eventually meets a man named Rascal who introduces him to a group of people known as the ""Shadowless"". The Shadowless are a community of people who have lost their shadows and are able to live without them. Peter is welcomed into the community and falls in love with a woman named Serpentina. However, he is still haunted by the loss of his shadow and the rejection he faced from Mr. Thomas and Mina.The novel explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the consequences of societal rejection. It is also notable for its use of symbolism, particularly the shadow as a representation of one's identity and social standing. Overall, Peter Schlemihl is a classic work of German Romanticism and a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.