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Title:
The Adventurous Simplicissimus
being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim
Note: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "The Adventurous Simplicissimus" by Hans Jakob Christoph von Grimmelshausen is a novel written in the mid-to-late 17th century. The book tells the story of Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim, who embarks on a tumultuous journey through the devastation of the Thirty Years' War in Germany. Following his transformation from a simple rustic boy into a more worldly and complex character, the narrative explores themes of survival, innocence, and the human condition amidst chaos. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Simplicissimus, a young boy from a humble background living with his family in the idyllic region of Spessart. His life takes a dark turn when a troop of soldiers invades and ravages his home, leading to panic and destruction. As he escapes into the woods, he grapples with his naivety and fear, ultimately finding shelter with a hermit who begins to educate him about the world beyond his simple upbringing. The opening chapters set the stage for a coming-of-age tale marked by humor, tragedy, and philosophical musings, all of which promise a rich exploration of both the character and the historical context in which he exists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grimmelshausen, Hans Jakob Christoph von, 1625-1676
EBook No.: 33858
Published: Oct 14, 2010
Downloads: 676
Language: English
Subject: Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 -- Fiction
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Adventurous Simplicissimus
being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim
Note: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "The Adventurous Simplicissimus" by Hans Jakob Christoph von Grimmelshausen is a novel written in the mid-to-late 17th century. The book tells the story of Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim, who embarks on a tumultuous journey through the devastation of the Thirty Years' War in Germany. Following his transformation from a simple rustic boy into a more worldly and complex character, the narrative explores themes of survival, innocence, and the human condition amidst chaos. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Simplicissimus, a young boy from a humble background living with his family in the idyllic region of Spessart. His life takes a dark turn when a troop of soldiers invades and ravages his home, leading to panic and destruction. As he escapes into the woods, he grapples with his naivety and fear, ultimately finding shelter with a hermit who begins to educate him about the world beyond his simple upbringing. The opening chapters set the stage for a coming-of-age tale marked by humor, tragedy, and philosophical musings, all of which promise a rich exploration of both the character and the historical context in which he exists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grimmelshausen, Hans Jakob Christoph von, 1625-1676
EBook No.: 33858
Published: Oct 14, 2010
Downloads: 676
Language: English
Subject: Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 -- Fiction
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.