Wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl (Version 2)
Author: first_name:  Adelbert von
last_name: Chamisso
Language: English
Year: 1914

In Peter Schlemihl, the luckless hero enters into a deal with a mysterious stranger, only to learn, that he dealt with the proverbial. He soon discovers that wealth can't buy respectability. It’s a tale as darkly funny as it is sharp, reminding us that some things in life (like dignity and not creeping people out) are priceless. - Summary by Antipode