Der zerbrochne Krug : ein Lustspiel

Heinrich von Kleist's Der zerbrochne Krug ("The Broken Mug") is a comedy set in a small Dutch village that satirizes the flaws and absurdities of the judicial system. The story revolves around a court case in which a young woman, Liesbeth, accuses her fiancé, Reinhold, of breaking a jug. The local judge, Adam, presides over the case but is later revealed to be the one who broke the jug. The play explores themes of morality, deception, and justice, all presented with humor and irony.