On the occasion of Janosch's 85th birthday, the two Janosch classics for adults are being reissued in one volume. In "Schäbel's Wife," Janosch tells a burlesque love triangle story centered around Schäbel, his wife Gesine, and her lover Rudi. The witty comedy exposes the depths of marriage while also identifying true great love as a place of longing. It is a cheerful novel about the many facets of male identity. In "Sacharin in Salad," Janosch's hero is Alex Borowski. Alex is primarily concerned with one thing: he is looking for someone to talk to about his problems. However, he realizes that everyone only talks about themselves. Thus, he constantly has to listen to stories: about women, about failed love affairs, about socialism, about life, and about stomach ulcers. In this novel as well, Janosch takes an ironic look at the themes of life.