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Discover the powerful and gripping tale of 'Michael Kohlhaas,' a story that delves deep into one man's relentless quest for justice against a corrupt legal system. With ISBN 9781784877354, this brand new B-format paperback edition, published by RANDOM HOUSE UK in 2021, spans 112 pages of thought-provoking narrative. This critically acclaimed novella, newly translated by the renowned Michael Hofmann, depicts the harrowing journey of a horse dealer wronged by a government official. It showcases the darkly comical and magnificently strange aspects of life, making it a vital addition to any lover of German literature.
Kleist’s timeless narrative explores themes of alienation, bureaucracy, and vengeance, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate stories about social justice and moral complexity. Readers will find themselves reflecting on Kohlhaas’s transformation from a victim to a vigilante. As you navigate the pages of this influential German tale, you'll join countless others—including literary greats like Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann, and Susan Sontag—who have praised its urgent relevance today.
Whether you're an avid reader of classics or new to the genre, 'Michael Kohlhaas' promises to be a riveting experience that captivates and challenges your perspectives. This book is perfect for those seeking literature that resonates with themes of personal integrity and the fight against injustice. Available for swift delivery to your doorstep, dive into a profound reading experience that will linger in your mind long after the last page is turned.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784877354
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 112
Description:
One man's fight for revenge against a corrupt justice system. Kleist's influential German novella has been newly translated by the renowned Michael Hofmann.
'I finished it in one sitting. Probably for the tenth time... it carries me along waves of wonder' Franz Kafka
MICHAEL KOHLHAAS HAS BEEN WRONGED. HE WILL HAVE JUSTICE.
Based on the real life of an ordinary horse-dealer cheated by a government official, Michael Kohlhaas is the darkly comical and magnificently weird story of one man's alienation from a corrupt legal system. When his attempts to claim his rights are thwarted by bureaucracy and nepotism, Kohlhaas vows to take justice into his own - increasingly bloody - hands. Will he be remembered as a dangerous enemy of the peace, or a vigilante hero?
Praised by Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann, Susan Sontag, Roberto Bolano, Werner Herzog, and J. M. Coetzee, this is one of the most influential tales in German literature. In this vital new translation by the renowned poet Michael Hofmann, Kleist's bizarre, brutal and maddening story is urgent today.
Kleist’s timeless narrative explores themes of alienation, bureaucracy, and vengeance, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate stories about social justice and moral complexity. Readers will find themselves reflecting on Kohlhaas’s transformation from a victim to a vigilante. As you navigate the pages of this influential German tale, you'll join countless others—including literary greats like Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann, and Susan Sontag—who have praised its urgent relevance today.
Whether you're an avid reader of classics or new to the genre, 'Michael Kohlhaas' promises to be a riveting experience that captivates and challenges your perspectives. This book is perfect for those seeking literature that resonates with themes of personal integrity and the fight against injustice. Available for swift delivery to your doorstep, dive into a profound reading experience that will linger in your mind long after the last page is turned.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784877354
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 112
Description:
One man's fight for revenge against a corrupt justice system. Kleist's influential German novella has been newly translated by the renowned Michael Hofmann.
'I finished it in one sitting. Probably for the tenth time... it carries me along waves of wonder' Franz Kafka
MICHAEL KOHLHAAS HAS BEEN WRONGED. HE WILL HAVE JUSTICE.
Based on the real life of an ordinary horse-dealer cheated by a government official, Michael Kohlhaas is the darkly comical and magnificently weird story of one man's alienation from a corrupt legal system. When his attempts to claim his rights are thwarted by bureaucracy and nepotism, Kohlhaas vows to take justice into his own - increasingly bloody - hands. Will he be remembered as a dangerous enemy of the peace, or a vigilante hero?
Praised by Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann, Susan Sontag, Roberto Bolano, Werner Herzog, and J. M. Coetzee, this is one of the most influential tales in German literature. In this vital new translation by the renowned poet Michael Hofmann, Kleist's bizarre, brutal and maddening story is urgent today.