False Shame

The comedic play features Baron von Waldorf, a successful aristocrat burdened by the shame of his modest beginnings. His fear of being unmasked as a fraud leads to a series of humorous misunderstandings and mistaken identities that jeopardize his reputation. Through vibrant characters, including a scheming servant and a pompous nobleman, the narrative explores themes of class and identity while delivering witty dialogue and entertaining situations. Ultimately, it provides a lighthearted examination of the social anxieties of early modern Europe.