Frommann-holzboog Johann Fischart: Sämtliche Werke / Band II: Eulenspiegel reimenweis

Fischart‹s (1546–1590) ‹Eulenspiegel‹ was remarkable for its time, converting as it did a popular piece of prose into an epic poem written in vernacular. Containing three prefaces, Fischart‹s new ‹Eulenspiegel‹ is addressed to a more discerning group of readers. His adaptation presents a reflective hero who comes close to turning into a saint in a world of fools. The edition includes illustrations of Tobias Stimmer‹s original woodcuts. ...