Adelbert von Chamisso Libri
30 gennaio 1781 – 21 agosto 1838
Adelbert von Chamisso fu un poeta e botanico il cui percorso di vita lo portò dalla nobiltà francese al servizio dell'esercito prussiano. Nonostante una limitata educazione formale, coltivò le sue inclinazioni letterarie attraverso un diligente autoapprendimento e la co-fondazione di riviste letterarie, ottenendo riconoscimento tra gli artisti contemporanei. La sua opera più celebre, una fiaba su un uomo che vendette la sua ombra, fu scritta per divertire i suoi figli e amici, ottenendo fama internazionale. Chamisso si dedicò anche alla botanica, intraprendendo un'importante spedizione scientifica intorno al mondo che ampliò la sua visione del mondo e influenzò la sua successiva produzione creativa.
The narrative unfolds a sense of wonder and disbelief as the protagonist witnesses a series of astonishing events. A character named Adelbert produces three magnificent horses from his pocket, following an array of seemingly impossible items, including a letter-case and a large pavilion. This surreal ability evokes both unease and fascination, hinting at themes of magic and the extraordinary in everyday life. The story explores the boundaries of reality and the unexpected marvels that can emerge from the mundane.
The Wonderful History Of Peter Schlemihl: Translated By William Howitt
- 320pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
Peter Schlemihl
Annotated Edition with an introduction by Leopold von Loewenstein-Wertheim
- 101pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
The story follows Peter Schlemihl, a young man who naively trades his shadow for wealth, gaining a magical purse that grants him endless riches. However, his newfound fortune comes with a heavy price, as he faces ridicule and ostracism for his unusual condition. Ultimately, Peter learns that the loss of his shadow brings greater suffering than the poverty he sought to escape, highlighting themes of identity, societal acceptance, and the true cost of material wealth.
Adelbert von Chamisso's Werke
- 348pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Peter Schlemihl Etc. (Dodo Press)
- 100pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
The most famous of Adelbert von Chamisso's works, about a man who sells his shadow to the devil. It was written partly to divert his own thoughts and partly to amuse the children of his friend Ferdinand Hitzig. Schlemihl is also a synonym of one who makes a desperate or silly bargain.
Wie viele Autoren braucht es, um einen Roman so richtig zu vergeigen? Vier Romantiker planen, gemeinsam einen Roman zu schreiben: Hoffmann, Chamisso, Salice-Contessa, Fouqué. Eine Handlungsskizze ist schnell entworfen, ein Anfang schnell geschrieben, aus dem sich alles Weitere – wie man annimmt: zwingend – ergeben wird. Doch dann erschlägt der zweite Autor die wichtigste Figur des ersten, der dritte Autor schickt die Nebenfiguren nach Polen und der vierte lässt vollkommen unmotiviert eine wahnsinnige Hexe mit einem weissagenden Raben auftreten. Ein heilloses literarisches Durcheinander, genial verplant, hochamüsant!