Georg Kaiser Books

Exploring themes of desperation and societal constraints, this play follows a cashier who embezzles money and attempts to escape his mundane life for Berlin. The unnamed protagonist's journey reflects the struggles against middle-class expectations, ultimately leading to frustration. Written by Georg Kaiser, a prominent figure in Expressionist drama, this work is celebrated for its impactful storytelling and remains a significant piece in theatrical history. The republished edition aims to make this classic more accessible to modern readers.

Dennis Kelly's new version of the German Expressionist classic by Georg Kaiser. A bleak, nihilistic view of the frustrations of modern life, by the acclaimed playwright and screenwriter.

These five plays provide an excellent introduction to Kaiser's vision of the regeneration of man, which he illustrated in his works by a total paring down of detail, penetrating to the core of the matter and revealing man's true potential.

Das Stück, das Georg Kaiser den Durchbruch als expressionistischer Dramatiker brachte, kann als Modell für expressionistisches Menschheitspathos und die Utopie vom ”neuen Menschen“ gelten. Die hochsymbolische und pathetische Bühnenhandlung macht das Stück zu einem einzigartigen literarischen Dokument. Es ist aber vor allem die parabolische Gestaltung, die ”Botschaft“, die diesem ”Erneuerungsdrama“ seinen Platz als klassische Schullektüre zuweist.