This book is about the famous German prankster who lived in the Middle Ages. Even as a child, Till Eulenspiegel was very unpopular in his home village because of his crude jokes and sharp tongue.

As a young man he went on the road and earned his living as a shoemaker, baker, blacksmith and tailor. Wherever he went, he left after a short time, leaving behind him hardship, money and confusion. When he was old, he emigrated to Holland. Even there he continued to chatter and make fun of people. Eventually he went home and even on his deathbed he was still making jokes!