Der Besuch der alten Dame von Friedrich Dürrenmatt: Lektüreschlüssel mit Inhaltsangabe

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An old woman returns to her hometown after many years. She is now a billionaire, while Güllen is an economically isolated, run-down provincial town. Claire Zachanassian promises the people of Güllen prosperity, but they must make a sacrifice in return: Claire demands revenge for injustices suffered in the past. Dürrenmatt's play tells of the inevitable conflict between money and morality.