Two haunting tales of magic, shadow, and longing unfold in a classic translated edition.
This edition presents Adelbert von Chamisso’s eerie novellas The Shadowless Man and The Cold Heart, framed by an insightful introduction that places the works in their historical context. The book mixes dreamlike danger with moral questions, inviting readers to question what it means to lose and to find one’s self.
- Explore a world where a man’s shadow vanishes and a traveler confronts the strange and the supernatural.
- Follow a quest filled with wonder, peril, and a touch of fairy-tale whimsy as magic and reality blur.
- Enjoy original illustrations and careful notes that illuminate the stories and their era.
- Read a thoughtful introduction that situates the author’s life and the tales’ themes within early 19th‑century Europe.
Ideal for readers who love gothic fantasy, moral fables, and classic transcriptions of early modern wonder tales; this edition is a gateway to strange landscapes, memorable characters, and questions that stay with you after the last page.