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Peter Schlemihl is an ordinary man until one day he bargains with the devil: He trades his shadow for a bottomless purse. While this sounds like a good idea at first, it turns out that having no shadow is considered to be so strange by society, that even unlimited wealth cannot repair such a fault. The story of Peter Schlemihl is exceedingly well-known even today, but the original text is not so widely-read as it once was. This very accessible translation by F.H. Hedge may be a good introduction to modern listeners. - Summary by Carolin

In Peter Schlemihl, the luckless hero enters into a deal with a mysterious stranger, only to learn, that he dealt with the proverbial. He soon discovers that wealth can't buy respectability. It’s a tale as darkly funny as it is sharp, reminding us that some things in life (like dignity and not creeping people out) are priceless. - Summary by Antipode

Join us on a captivating journey into the life of Peter Schlemihl, an ordinary man who makes a fateful deal with the devil trading his shadow for a bottomless purse. Initially, this seems like a dream come true, but Peter soon discovers that being without a shadow makes him an outcast in society, and no amount of wealth can mend that rift. Though the story of Peter Schlemihl remains a classic, the original text has faded from popular reading. This accessible translation by F.H. Hedge offers a fresh introduction for modern listeners seeking to explore this timeless tale. - Summary by Carolin

Eine phantastische Erzählung um einen verkauften Schatten, die den Hörer in eine märchenhafte, zauberische Welt entführt, in der sich Liebe und Teufel, Gold und Siebenmeilenstiefel, Zauberei, Freundschaft und Treue zu einer unterhaltsamen Geschichte zusammenfügen.