The Adventurous Simplicissimus German

Simplicissimus, the foolish fool from Spessart, is the most famous rogue in German literary history. During the time of the Thirty Years' War, when the entire Western world is in disarray, he travels across Europe. He lives with a hermit, becomes a household jester and servant, soldier and farmer. At times he is immensely wealthy, at others he is desperately poor, yet he is always cheerful and ready for any adventure. This powerful and vibrant work is considered the first popular book of the Germans. In the new translation by Reinhard Kaiser and narrated by Felix von Manteuffel, it reveals its full strength. Unabridged reading with Felix von Manteuffel, 2 mp3 CDs, approximately 17 hours and 44 minutes.