God's Fool: A Koopstad Story is a novel written by Maarten Maartens and published in 1892. The story is set in the fictional town of Koopstad in the Netherlands and follows the life of a man named Jan Maarten, who is known as the ""fool of God."" Jan Maarten is a simple man with a deep faith in God and a desire to help others. Despite his lack of education and social status, he becomes a beloved figure in the town due to his kindness, generosity, and selflessness. However, Jan Maarten's life takes a tragic turn when he is accused of a crime he did not commit. The novel explores themes of faith, justice, and the power of love and forgiveness. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that showcases Maarten Maartens' skill as a writer and his ability to capture the complexities of human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.