Biedermann und die Brandstifter: Ein Lehrstück ohne Lehre mit einem Nachspiel
by Max Frisch
Max Frisch’s “Biedermann und die Brandstifter” is a provocative dramatic parable shaped by irony and moral tension. Framed as a “lesson without teaching” with a sequel, the play examines complacency, responsibility, and the consequences of failing—or refusing—to confront danger.
About This Book
Max Frisch’s “Biedermann und die Brandstifter” is a work of drama presented as a Lehrstück, or didactic play.
Its subtitle, “Ein Lehrstück ohne Lehre mit einem Nachspiel,” emphasizes the tension between instruction, irony, and consequence.
The title centers on Biedermann and the Brandstifter, or fire-raisers, framing the work around danger, recognition, and responsibility.
This literary play invites readers to consider how people respond when warning signs challenge their comfort and assumptions.
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