Friedrich Dürrenmatt: Der Besuch der alten Dame

The "Schroedel Interpretations" offer sophisticated yet understandable and engaging representations and interpretations of important works of German literature. The volumes in this series are particularly suitable for preparing for presentations, term papers, exams, and the Abitur. Friedrich Dürrenmatt's "The Visit," created during the years of the economic miracle after World War II, illustrates how the moral fabric of a community deteriorates under the pressure of widespread greed and how people's reluctance to acknowledge their true motivations leads to a deadly climate of hypocrisy. The play made Dürrenmatt world-famous. Its enduring success proves the unchanged relevance and urgency of the questions it addresses. This volume provides a thorough analysis of the play as well as explanations regarding Dürrenmatt.