Fischart's (1546-1590) 'Eulenspiegel' was remarkable for its time, converting as it did a popular piece of prose into an epic poem written in vernacular. Containing three prefaces, Fischart's new 'Eulenspiegel' is addressed to a more discerning group of readers. His adaptation presents a reflective hero who comes close to turning into a saint in a world of fools. The edition includes illustrations of Tobias Stimmer's original woodcuts.