The History of Barlaam and Josaphat
Historia: von dem Leben und Wandel der heyligen Barlaam dess Einsidels, unnd Josaphat dess König in Indien Sohn
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The work 'Barlaam and Josaphat' is a famous medieval legend with many versions in various languages (Greek, Latin, Middle English, etc.). However, my extensive search across major library catalogs (including LOC, Open Library, and scholarly databases) found no evidence of an English translation of this specific 1603 German edition. While the legend itself exists in English, this particular German text from 1603 has not been translated.
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This 17th-century German translation pits the absolute power of a king against the quiet persistence of a hermit. It asks a dangerous question: what remains of a man when he strips away his wealth, his status, and his earthly ties?
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