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84 pages • first pub 1811 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807880319
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Publication date: 01 May 2020
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 30%
mysterious 30%
reflective 26%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
tense 8%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 35% | Plot: 35% | Character: 30%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
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84 pages • first pub 1811 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807880319
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Publication date: 01 May 2020
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 30%
mysterious 30%
reflective 26%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
tense 8%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 35% | Plot: 35% | Character: 30%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.