Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen books in order
German writer
- Lived
- 1625–1676
- Country
- Holy Roman Empire
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- Erich Stainfels von Frufensholm, German Schleifheim von Sulsfort, Israël Fromschmidt von Hugenfels, Melchior Sternfels von Fuchsheim
Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen published 1 novel, beginning with Simplicius Simplicissimus (1669).
Updated September 2026
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Simplicius Simplicissimus (1669)
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About Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen
Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen was a German author. He is best known for his 1669 picaresque novel Simplicius Simplicissimus and the accompanying Simplician Cycle series, including The Life of Courage.
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Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen FAQ
- How many books has Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen written?
- Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Simplicius Simplicissimus.
- What is Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen's last book?
- Simplicius Simplicissimus (1669).
- What is Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen's most famous book?
- Simplicius Simplicissimus (1669) is Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen's most widely read book.
- Does Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen write under a pen name?
- Yes: Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen has also published as Erich Stainfels von Frufensholm, German Schleifheim von Sulsfort, Israël Fromschmidt von Hugenfels and Melchior Sternfels von Fuchsheim.
- Can I read Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.