Tyll

In "Tyll," internationally best-selling author Daniel Kehlmann reimagines the German myth of Tyll Ulenspiegel, a seventeenth-century vagabond performer and trickster. The narrative unfolds as young Tyll flees his village with the baker’s daughter, Nele, after his father’s secretive pursuits lead to peril. Their journey intertwines with the devastation of the Thirty Years' War, where Tyll encounters a host of colorful characters, including a hangman and a fraudulent Jesuit scholar. This enchanting tale explores themes of art and resilience against the backdrop of historical turmoil, showcasing Kehlmann's masterful storytelling.