The Broken Jug by Heinrich von Kleist
A Comedy in One Act
"The Broken Jug" is a comedic play centered around the chaotic proceedings of a village court in the Netherlands. The story unfolds over the course of a single day and revolves around the character of a corrupt and lecherous judge who is ironically tasked with investigating a case involving a broken jug. As the trial progresses, it becomes increasingly clear that the judge himself is intricately connected to the crime and the victim's family, leading to a series of humorous and satirical exchanges that expose the folly and hypocrisy of the legal system. The play is a classic example of the use of irony and farce to critique social and judicial corruption.
The 2745th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1808
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-100
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
- - Der Zerbrochne Krug
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 38th on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)