Grimmelshausen, Hans Jakob Christoffel - Simplicius Simplicissimus

“The Adventurous Simplicissimus” is a legendary novel by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen (1622–1676) that depicts the horrors and upheavals of the Thirty Years’ War in Europe. Rich in adventure and philosophical reflection, the work allows readers to experience the dramatic events of the seventeenth century through the eyes of a simple young man.