Der abenteuerliche Simplicissimus by Hans Jakob Christoph von Grimmelshausen

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Author Grimmelshausen, Hans Jakob Christoph von, 1625-1676
Editor Kolbenheyer, E. G. (Erwin Guido), 1878-1962
Title Der abenteuerliche Simplicissimus
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Summary "Der abenteuerliche Simplicissimus" by Hans Jakob Christoph von Grimmelshausen is a novel written in the late 17th century. The work follows the adventures of the titular character, Simplicissimus, an innocent and naive young man who navigates the complexities and brutalities of life in 17th-century Germany during the Thirty Years' War. Through his journey, the novel explores themes of innocence, societal hypocrisy, and the impacts of war on humanity. The opening of the story introduces Simplicissimus's early life as he recounts his upbringing, contrasting the simple pastoral lifestyle of his father, a wealthy farmer, with the chaotic world outside their farm. Simplicius is initially blissfully ignorant of the dangers and harsh realities that lie beyond his sheltered existence. As the narrative progresses, he is thrust into a world of violence and disorder brought upon by the war, which leads to the destruction of his home and family. His innocence protects him for a while, but as he encounters soldiers, bandits, and the belligerent realities of life, he begins to awaken to the harsh truths of existence, setting the stage for his transformative journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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