Book cover for The Broken Pitcher

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An imperishable gem of German literature, Kleist's The Broken Pitcher is pure comedy. The author's handling of the theme--the judge as culprit--shows supreme mastery. This translation by Bayard Q. Morgan, originally published in 1961, is faithful in form.
  • ISBN13 9780807880319
  • Publish Date 30 May 2020 (first published 1 January 1961)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint The University of North Carolina Press
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 84
  • Language English