Der Abenteuerliche Simplicius Simplicissimus: Das Ist: Ausfuhrliche Unerdichtete Und Sehr Merkwurdige Lebensbeschreibung Eines Einfaltigen, Wunderlich [German]

Der Abenteuerliche Simplicissimus, written by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen, is a seminal work of German Baroque literature. First published in 1668, this picaresque novel recounts the tumultuous life of Simplicius, a naive peasant boy, amidst the chaos of the Thirty Years' War. Through a series of adventures and misadventures, Simplicius experiences the brutality and absurdity of war, the hypocrisy of society, and the search for spiritual meaning.

Grimmelshausen's vivid prose and satirical wit offer a powerful commentary on the social and political landscape of 17th-century Germany. "Der Abenteuerliche Simplicissimus" remains a cornerstone of German literary history, offering a compelling and enduring portrayal of a world turned upside down by conflict and the enduring human spirit.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: German
• ISBN: 1247845834
• ISBN13: 9781247845838
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.7"