The Adventurous Simplicissimus · Character
Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen
The author, who appears as a character in the framing narrative.
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Also known as Christoffel von Grimmelshausen, Jacob, Hans
First appearance: the adventurous simplicissimus
Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen shows up with force in Appendix A. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Author of the original work and the unworthy sequel Continuatio.
Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen first appears in 0003 the adventurous simplicissimus.
In Appendix A: Author of the original work and the unworthy sequel Continuatio.
Later, in Endnotes: Mentioned as the author of later romances featuring 'Courage'.
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