Simplicius Simplicissimus by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen
"Simplicius Simplicissimus" is a satirical novel set during the Thirty Years War in Germany. It follows the life of the protagonist, a naive and simple peasant boy, who is forced to become a soldier. As he journeys through the war-torn land, he encounters various adventures and misadventures, and through these experiences, he gradually loses his innocence and gains a deeper understanding of the world and human nature. The book offers a poignant critique of war and society, highlighting the absurdity and brutality of the human condition.
The 1114th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1668
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 110,000
- Original Language
- German
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