The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man, and The Cold Heart

by Adelbert von Chamisso, Wilhelm Hauff

Overview

Synopsis: "In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end. Having reached the summit of power, and put his foot on the neck of Europe, Napoleon was suddenly hurled down from his dizzy height. And yet in the midst of stirring events and the din of arms, people found time to pay attention to important literary productions. A curious book, "The Strange Narrative of Peter Schlemihl," by Louis Adelbert von Chamisso, which made its first appearance in Germany in 1813, aroused an ever increasing interest, in spite of the distraction of the public mind, until the name of the author became world-famous."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783962722890
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	05/15/2019
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	113
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838) was a German poet, botanist, and writer whose life and work straddled the tumultuous Napoleonic era and the dawn of Romanticism. Born Louis Charles Adélaïde de Chamissot in France, he fled to Germany with his aristocratic family during the French Revolution, a displacement that profoundly influenced his worldview and literary themes.Chamisso's early career was marked by a dual passion for science and literature. He joined the Prussian army but soon turned to academia, eventually becoming a respected botanist. His scientific expeditions, particularly a circumnavigation of the globe with the Russian ship Rurik, provided rich material for his literary imagination and contributed to his reputation as a polymath.A member of the Berlin Romantic circle, Chamisso's poetry and prose often explored themes of identity, alienation, and the supernatural. His works resonated with the existential anxieties of his time, reflecting a world in flux. He was also a pioneer in blending folklore with contemporary issues, a technique that would influence later writers like E.T.A. Hoffmann and Heinrich Heine.Chamisso's legacy extends beyond literature; his contributions to botany, including the discovery and classification of numerous plant species, underscore his interdisciplinary genius. His life story, marked by exile and intellectual curiosity, continues to captivate modern readers, offering a compelling portrait of a man who navigated the intersections of art, science, and society with remarkable insight and creativity.
Adelbert von Chamisso (30 January 1781 – 21 August 1838) was a German poet and botanist, author of Peter Schlemihl, a famous story about a man who sold his shadow. He was commonly known in French as Adelbert de Chamisso(t) de Boncourt, a name referring to the family estate at Boncourt. (Wikipedia)