Woyzeck by Georg Büchner

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By Abil Kile Posted on Nov 15, 2025
In Category - History
Büchner, Georg, 1813-1837 Büchner, Georg, 1813-1837
German
"Woyzeck" by Georg Büchner is a tragic play likely written in the early 19th century during the German Romantic period. The work is an unfinished fragment that explores themes of social injustice, human suffering, and the effects of war on the individual. It presents a poignant examination of the life of a poor soldier, Woyzeck, who is subjected to...
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soldier struggling to provide for his family and maintain his sanity amidst the demands of his superiors and his tumultuous relationship with Marie, the woman he loves. He is subjected to cruel treatment by the Captain and the Doctor, who exploit him for their own purposes, leading to Woyzeck's psychological unraveling. As Marie becomes enamored with the charismatic Tambourmajor, Woyzeck’s paranoia deepens, culminating in a tragic confrontation driven by jealousy and despair. The play poignantly captures the themes of alienation and the desperate quest for dignity in the face of societal oppression, urging readers to reflect on the broader implications of Woyzeck's tragic fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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