Götz von Berlichingen, the knight with the iron hand, became world-famous through Goethe's drama, and his disrespect for authority has long since become proverbial. Recently, however, the iron knight is not only wielding the torch of freedom on stage but is also captivating young readers aged 7 and up with the fascinating world of the Middle Ages. Goethe's classic reads like an exciting adventure story in the new version by Barbara Kindermann - about friendship, betrayal, and intrigue, corrupt merchants, cowardly princes, daring knights, and beautiful maidens. Bernd Mölck-Tassel has created fantastically quirky illustrations filled with many humorous details.