Michael Kohlhaas

by Heinrich von Kleist Narrated by Wolfgang Hinze

Overview

Zweifellos ist ¿Michael Kohlhaas“ eines der großartigsten Werke der deutschen Literatur. Obwohl die Erzählung recht lang ist und zahlreiche Einzelheiten vor dem Leser/Hörer ausgebreitet werden, steuert sie ohne Umwege auf das Ende zu, an dem Kohlhaas Gerechtigkeit und - der Tod zuteil wird. Im Mittelpunkt von ¿Michael Kohlhaas“ steht die - höchst aktuelle - Frage, ob und wieweit einem Menschen Widerstand gegen die willkürliche Handhabung des Rechts durch die Herrschenden erlaubt ist. Bis in die übernatürliche Sphäre treibt Kleist die Spirale der Mächte, mit denen Kohlhaas kämpft, und je mächtiger die Personen und Organisationen, die sich mit Kohlhaas befassen, desto schlechter geht es ihm. Ein Muß für jeden Literaturbegeisterten!
"Michael Kohlhaas“ has established a very justified reputation as being one of the greatest works in German literature. Even though it is of considerable length and can be a bit overwhelming with its depth and detailed descriptions, it is continuously headed for its inevitable conclusion, in which Kohlhaas is brought to justice - and his death. The story's focus lies on a still very relevant question: Is a person justified in resisting an arbitrary application of justice by the ruling institutions, and if so, to which degree? Heinrich von Kleist inflates the powers that Kohlhaas fights with to the point where they are supernatural, and the more powerful the people and organizations dealing with him are, the worse his fate gets. Recommended listening for every fan of German literature!

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Product Details

BN ID:	2940169257960
Publisher:	Naxos Hörbücher
Publication date:	07/25/2002
Edition description:	Unabridged
Language:	German

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