Heinrich von Kleist

Heinrich von Kleist’s œuvre is characterised by ambiguities, paradoxes and contradictions. Neither are the topics compatible with the behavioural norms of the 1800s, nor are the times and again confusing deeds and inconclusively acting characters. Malfunctioning communication, misinterpretations, mistrust and abuse weigh upon people’s relationships and reveal a remarkable psychological view for human abysses. Schulz presents the entire œuvre in separate interpretations of remarkable dramas and narratives, supplemented by references to further dramatic and narrative texts, but also to essays and shorter texts Kleist wrote in connection with his journalistic work.