A classic of Romantic German literature, this book tells of the misadventures of an imprudent young man who sells his shadow to a mysterious character in exchange for a magic bag of gold, and of the terrible consequences which arise from this decision. "Un clasico del romanticismo aleman, este libro narra las desaventuras de un joven imprudente que le vende su sombra a un personaje misterioso por una bolsa de oro magico, y de las consecuencias terribles que resultan de esta decision. "