On the occasion of Friedrich Hebbel's 200th birthday on March 18, 2013. A young maid who is driven to desperation by the advances of her master, setting the village on fire; a man who becomes a hero out of sheer fear; or a farming family that is brought to ruin in just a few hours by an absurd chain of events: Hebbel vividly and thrillingly depicts everyday characters and tragic situations of immense timelessness. Modern and timeless: An original edition featuring the most beautiful stories of the great tragic playwright. Excellent for study and school use. With an afterword, timeline, and literature references by Hebbel researcher Monika Ritzer. Includes the stories: Anna, Barber Zitterlein. Novella, Paul's Strangest Night, Schnock. A Dutch Painting, Master Tailor Nepomuk Schlägel on a Joyful Hunt, Mr. Haidvogel.