The Fire Raisers by Max Frisch
The play centers around a complacent businessman who, despite clear warnings and evidence, naively allows two sinister guests to move into his attic, where they steadily accumulate the means to ignite a conflagration. As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that the businessman's willful ignorance is an allegory for the rise of fascism and the way society can turn a blind eye to the dangers of totalitarian ideologies. The play is a darkly comedic and critical examination of moral cowardice, collective responsibility, and the consequences of inaction in the face of clear and present danger.
The 10188th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
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This book is on the following lists:
- 83rd on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)