This man, although he appeared so humble and embarrassed in his air and manners, and passed so unheeded, had inspired me with such a feeling 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.

		Name: Adelbert von Chamisso Type: Poet Nationality: German Birth: January 30, 1781 Death: August 21, 1838