Georg Buchner: Complete Plays and Prose

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Summary: An excellent translation of a genius's work
Review: Buchner, unknown to many readers, stands as one of the great prophets of literature. By predicting future literary movements and historical trends, Buchner stands at the head of some of the greatest literature of the modern world. His influence in the Theater of the Absurd, Existentialism, and the reaction against Hegelian idealism attest to his genius. Considered by many to be much too ahead of his time (maybe even still ahead of our time), his works are critical in understanding the modern mind. Mueller's translation is excellent and his introduction serves well in introducing the reader to the world of Buchner.

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Summary: The complete oeuvre of this short-lived revolutionary writer
Review: This thin volume contains the complete plays and writings of one of the most influential playwrights of modern drama. Though dead at the age of 23, Buchner is considered by many to be the progenitor of such varied schools of drama as Theater of the Absurd and Expressionism, Buchner stood years ahead of his time with the deep psychological treatment he gave his characters. All of his plays and his revolutionary political writings are included here. The Mueller translations are an essential addition to any dramatic library.