The Last Days of Mankind: The Last Night by Karl Kraus

The Last Days of Mankind: The Last Night

Karl Kraus with Michael Russell (Translator)

126 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction play reflective medium-paced

Description

Until now, there has never been a full, accurate English translation of the epilogue to The Last Days of Mankind, German playwright Karl Kraus's early twentieth-century satirical play about the First World War. Yet the play's importance and influe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 100%
challenging 66%
funny 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
emotional 33%
informative 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.0

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