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Peter Schlemihl
Adelbert Von Chamisso
Peter Schlemihl
Adelbert Von Chamisso
Book Excerpt: ...ng of horror by the unearthly paleness of his countenance, from which I could not avert my eyes, that I was unable longer to endure it. I determined, therefore, to steal away from the company, which appeared no difficult matter, from the undistinguished part I acted in it. I resolved to return to the town, and pay another visit to Mr. John the following morning, and, at the same time, make some inquiries of him relative to the extraordinary man in grey, provided I could command sufficient courage. Would to Heaven that such good fortune had awaited me!I had stolen safely down the hill, through the thicket of roses, and now found myself on an open plain; but fearing lest I should be met out of the proper path, crossing the grass, I cast an inquisitive glance around, and started as I beheld the man in the grey cloak advancing towards me. He took off his hat, and made me a lower bow than mortal had ever yet favoured me with. It was evident that he wished to address me; and I could not avoid encount...
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | October 27, 2020 |
ISBN13 | 9798681072300 |
Publishers | Independently Published |
Pages | 86 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 5 mm · 127 g |
Language | English |
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