Simplicius Simplicissimus – the towering achievement of H.J.C. von Grimmelshausen, one of the earliest novelists in the German language – charts the adventures of its hero, Simplicius, through the horrors of battle, murder, fire and famine, offering an invaluable eyewitness account of the Thirty Years' War and showing how humanity can, in the end, triumph over brutality
A work of great poetical beauty and satirical strength, and a lasting historical document of timeless value, Simplicius Simplicissimus is one of the greatest picaresque novels in the Western canon.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
After serving as a soldier in the Thirty Years War, H.J.C. Grimmelshausen (1621–76), devoted himself to literature, penning various satires and gallant novels, although he is chiefly remembered for his picaresque masterpiece, Simplicius Simplicissimus.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
US$ 2.64 shipping within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speedsSeller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 43752361-n
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 9781847498786
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Simplicius Simplicissimus - the towering achievement of H.J.C. von Grimmelshausen, one of the earliest novelists in the German language - charts the adventures of its hero, Simplicius, through the horrors of battle, murder, fire and famine, offering an invaluable eyewitness account of the Thirty Years' War and showing how humanity can, in the end, triumph over brutality A work of great poetical beauty and satirical strength, and a lasting historical document of timeless value, Simplicius Simplicissimus is one of the greatest picaresque novels in the Western canon. Seller Inventory # LU-9781847498786
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 43752361
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Seller Inventory # VH9781847498786
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. Simplicius Simplicissimus - the towering achievement of H.J.C. von Grimmelshausen, one of the earliest novelists in the German language - charts the adventures of its hero, Simplicius, through the horrors of battle, murder, fire and famine, offering an invaluable eyewitness account of the Thirty Years' War and showing how humanity can, in the end, triumph over brutality A work of great poetical beauty and satirical strength, and a lasting historical document of timeless value, Simplicius Simplicissimus is one of the greatest picaresque novels in the Western canon. Seller Inventory # LU-9781847498786
Quantity: 20 available
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Simplicius Simplicissimus the towering achievement of H.J.C. von Grimmelshausen, one of the earliest novelists in the German language charts the adventures of its hero, Simplicius, through the horrors of battle, murder, fire and famine, offering an invaluable eyewitness account of the Thirty Years War and showing how humanity can, in the end, triumph over brutalityA work of great poetical beauty and satirical strength, and a lasting historical document of timeless value, Simplicius Simplicissimus is one of the greatest picaresque novels in the Western canon. A work of great poetical beauty and satirical strength, and a lasting historical document of timeless value, Simplicius Simplicissimus is one of the greatest picaresque novels in the Western canon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781847498786
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9781847498786
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. pp. 379. Seller Inventory # 393334611
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 3 working days. 157. Seller Inventory # B9781847498786
Quantity: 2 available