Biedermann und die Brandstifter (Twentieth Century Texts) by Max Frisch

Biedermann und die Brandstifter (Twentieth Century Texts)

Max Frisch

136 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Includes the full German text, accompanied by German-English vocabulary. Notes and a detailed introduction in English put the work in its social and historical context.

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Moods

funny 64%
reflective 61%
dark 58%
tense 25%
challenging 22%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
emotional 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 35%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 40% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.5

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