Hans Sachs's "The Scholar Bound for Paradise"

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Focusing on the early development of secular comedy in Germany, this critical edition presents a Shrovetide play by Hans Sachs, highlighting its role in the festive pre-Lenten period. The play explores themes of human folly through the lens of everyday life, featuring characters in relatable scenarios like family disputes and court trials. This edition includes a biography of Sachs, a critical essay on his works, an English translation of the play alongside the original German text, and an introduction to the history of German-language comedy.