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In Heinrich von Kleist’s 1810 novella, a horse dealer confronts the unjust seizure of his prized mounts and the subsequent mistreatment of his family. Facing criminal accusations and a stymied legal process, he departs from the constraints of the kingdom’s authority. His quest for retribution turns into a symbolic challenge to the imperial system, making him an enduring figure of resistance in German literature.
First publish date: 1910
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Heinrich von Kleist
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