Michael Kohlhaas

Heinrich von Kleist's "Michael Kohlhaas" is a gripping narrative that delves into themes of justice, morality, and personal agency in the face of systemic injustice. Set in 16th-century Germany, the novella follows the eponymous protagonist, a horse dealer who, after suffering grave injustices at the hands of a nobleman, embarks on a relentless quest to reclaim his dignity. Kleist's literary style...