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The Wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl

Adelbert von Chamisso

First published 1843
Type Short Fiction
Length Novella


{{tr|{{a|William Howitt}}}} This is the third-published English translation, according to its "Preface by the Translator" (see).

The novella begins (quote p. 13, viewed at HathiTrust):   The Wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl.   Chapter I.   After a fortunate, but for me very troublesome voyage, we finally reached the port. The instant that I touched land in the boat, I loaded myself with my few effects, and passing through the swarming people, I entered the first, and least house, before which I saw a sign hang. I requested a room; the boots measured me with a look, and conducted me to the garret.

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
1843 The Wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans Chapbook |13
1844 The Wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl Burgess & Stringer Chapbook 13