The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt
This book is a crime novel set in Switzerland, where a police lieutenant is tasked with solving the murder of his former colleague. The narrative explores themes of justice, revenge, and the blurred lines between good and evil. The lieutenant, despite being terminally ill, is determined to solve the case and in the process, he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that forces him to question his own morality and the nature of justice. The story is a philosophical examination of the criminal justice system and the moral dilemmas faced by those who enforce the law.
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- Published
- 1950
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 104-224
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Der Richter Und Sein Henker
- Der Richter und sein Henker
- Il Giudice E Il Suo Boia
- Il giudice e il suo boia
- The Judge and His Executioner
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