Michael Kohlhaas Aus Einer Alten Chronik (German Edition)

Michael Kohlhaas, Heinrich von Kleist's enduring novella, remains a powerful exploration of justice, revenge, and the individual against the state. Set in 16th-century Germany, the story follows the horse dealer Michael Kohlhaas, a righteous man driven to extremes when he is wronged. His quest for justice spirals into violent rebellion, challenging the foundations of law and order. Kleist's masterful prose and intense narrative create a compelling portrait of a man consumed by his principles.First published in 1810, "Michael Kohlhaas Aus Einer Alten Chronik" continues to resonate with readers, raising timeless questions about morality, power, and the limits of human endurance. This edition presents the original German text, allowing readers to experience Kleist's work in its authentic voice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more