The most representative work of its author, this novella is based upon the historical figure of Hans Kohlhase, a 16th century merchant who turned violent after being attacked and victimized by the authorities. As a result, he gathered around him a band of criminals and spread terror throughout the whole of Saxony.La obra mas representativa de su autor, esta novela corta esta basada en la figura historica de Hans Kohlhase, un mercader del siglo XVI quien se convirtio en un hombre violento luego de ser atacado y victimizado por las autoridades. A consecuencia junto una banda de criminales y aterrorizo a toda Sajonia."