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)

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84 pages

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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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Summary of 186 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
lighthearted 33%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
mysterious 16%
challenging 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.11

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