The Broken Pitcher: A Comedy in One Act by Heinrich von Kleist

The Broken Pitcher: A Comedy in One Act

Heinrich von Kleist with Bayard Quincy Morgan (Translator)

84 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

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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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews

Moods

funny 82%
lighthearted 30%
mysterious 30%
reflective 26%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
tense 8%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%

Pace

medium 44%
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

3.14

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