COMPLETE Peter Schlemihl by A von Chamisso -ck

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The wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl, the Man who lost his Shadow
by Adelbert von Chamisso (1781 - 1838), translated by Frederic Henry Hedge (1805 - 1890)


This project is now complete! All audio files can now be found on the catalog page for this project: http://librivox.org/the-wonderful-history-of-peter-schlemihl-by-adelbert-von-chamisso/
Peter Schlemihl is an ordinary man until one day he bargains with the devil: He trades his shadow for a bottomless purse. While this sounds like a good idea at first, it turns out that having no shadow is considered to be so strange by society, that even unlimited wealth cannot repair such a fault.

The story of Peter Schlemihl is exceedingly well-known even today, but the original text is not so widely-read as it once was. This very accessible translation by F.H. Hedge may be a good introduction to modern listeners. ( Carolin)
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Post by Carolin »

this project is now ready to go! we really need to have this book in english in the catalogue :)

all readers and a dpl are most welcome!
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Post by mightyfelix »

I would enjoy being DPL for this, I think.
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you so much devorah, welcome to this project :thumbs:
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Post by AlanMcLeod »

I am happy to try the first chapter (not the intro). This will be my first recording for Librivox.

Alan
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Post by mightyfelix »

Awesome, thanks Alan!

Before you start recording, please do a 1-minute test to check that your tech settings and everything is ok. If you don't already have experience in recording, this is a helpful guide: Newbie Guide to Recording

Once you have your file uploaded (instructions for uploading are also available at that link), post it in the Listeners Wanted forum to get it OK'd.

I look forward to listening to you!
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Post by Carolin »

AlanMcLeod wrote:I am happy to try the first chapter (not the intro). This will be my first recording for Librivox.

Alan
hi alan, welcome to librivox!

you are welcome to read the first chapter of this project - good choice for a first recording too! to be able to sign you up, i need to know under which name or pseudonym you would like to appear in the catalog. we can also link to your personal website or blog.

also, please complete the one minute test before getting started, just to make sure that your microphone and software are all set up correctly :) thanks!
Carolin
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Post by AlanMcLeod »

Hi

I have uploaded my test piece at https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_alanmcleod.mp3 and posted on the appropriate page.

I'd like my name listed as Alan McLeod please if the recording turns out OK.

Regards,
Alan
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you alan! I have signed you up, your personal catalog page is here, https://librivox.org/reader/11732

You will receive feedback on your test recording soon. Thank you :)
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Post by MihaiBorob »

I will attempt to read Sections 0 and 2 (Introduction and Chapter II).
This is my first go at something other than a short poem.
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Post by Lisa57 »

Hello,
I'd like to take on the Introduction, if it's still available.
Thank you,
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Post by Lisa57 »

So sorry - didn't see the previous posted request. I'll look at something else. thank you
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Post by Carolin »

thank you both!

lisa, can i interest you in one of the chapters? the magic window is now up to date :) thank you!
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Post by MihaiBorob »

Here is my modest attempt at Section 0 (Introduction):
https://librivox.org/uploads/carolin/peterschlemihl_00_chamisso_128kb.mp3 (09:26)
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Post by Carolin »

thank you :D
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