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Botho Strauß

    December 2, 1944

    Botho Strauß is a German playwright, novelist, and essayist whose work is deeply rooted in literary tradition and philosophical inquiry. Influenced by ancient classics, Nietzsche, and Heidegger, Strauß critically examines modern civilization and its contradictions. His radically anti-bourgeois outlook and distinctive style set him apart in German and world literature. His plays are among the most frequently performed in German-language theaters, and his essays provoke significant discourse.

    Die selbstbewusste Nation : "Anschwellender Bocksgesang" und weitere Beiträge zu einer deutschen Debatte
    Ithaka
    Die Expedition zu den Wächtern u. Sprengmeistern
    Jeffers-Akt I und II. Theaterstück
    Die Eine und die Andere
    Botho Strauss
    • 2007

      Botho Strauss

      Three Plays: The Park/Seven Doors/Time and the Room

      • 188 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Botho Strauss presents a distinctive theatrical style in these three plays, first published in the 1980s. "The Park" offers a unique interpretation of A Midsummer Night's Dream set in Hamburg. "Seven Doors" intertwines the lives of a jilted husband, a guestless wedding, and two monks familiar with hell's depths. In "Time and the Room," the setting itself emerges as a central character, adding depth to the narrative. Each play explores intricate themes and relationships, showcasing Strauss's enigmatic storytelling.

      Botho Strauss