This timeless fairy tale by Wilhelm Hauff tells the story of a young glassblower who makes a pact with the devil in order to become rich. As his material wealth grows, his heart grows cold, and only his love for a poor but virtuous girl can redeem him. Hauff's vivid characters and evocative descriptions bring this enchanting story to life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...

This timeless fairy tale by Wilhelm Hauff tells the story of a young glassblower who makes a pact with the devil in order to become rich. As his material wealth grows, his heart grows cold, and only his love for a poor but virtuous girl can redeem him. Hauff's vivid characters and evocative descriptions bring this enchanting story to life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.