The Adventurous Simplicissimus · Character

Simplicissimus

Simplicissimus is a character in The Adventurous Simplicissimus by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen.

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Also known as Melchior, Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim, young Simplicissimus, Herr Simplicissimus, the good Simplicissimus, poor Simplicissimus

First appearance: 0005-i-treats-of-simplicissimus-s-rustic-descent-and-of-his-upbringing-answering-thereto

The naive protagonist who journeys from rustic innocence through war, folly, and spiritual awakening.