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The late stories by an influential writer of singular talent

Between 1799, when he left the Prussian Army, and his suicide in 1811, Kleist developed into a writer of unprecedented and tragically isolated genius. This collection of works from the last period of his life also includes 'The Earthquake in Chile,' 'Michael Kohlhaas,' 'The Beggarwoman of Locarno,' 'St. Cecilia or The Power of Music,' 'The Betrothal in Santo Domingo,' 'The Foundling,' and 'The Duel.'

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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"The Earthquake in Chile"; "The Marquise of O--"; "Michael Kohlhaas"; "The Beggarwoman of Locarno"; "St Cecilia or The Power of Music"; "The Betrothal in Santo Domingo"; "The Foundling"; "The Duel"

The Marquise of O and Other Stories

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 29/06/1978
      ISBN13: 9780140443592, 978-0140443592
      ISBN10: 0140443592

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The late stories by an influential writer of singular talent

      Between 1799, when he left the Prussian Army, and his suicide in 1811, Kleist developed into a writer of unprecedented and tragically isolated genius. This collection of works from the last period of his life also includes 'The Earthquake in Chile,' 'Michael Kohlhaas,' 'The Beggarwoman of Locarno,' 'St. Cecilia or The Power of Music,' 'The Betrothal in Santo Domingo,' 'The Foundling,' and 'The Duel.'

      For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

      Table of Contents
      "The Earthquake in Chile"; "The Marquise of O--"; "Michael Kohlhaas"; "The Beggarwoman of Locarno"; "St Cecilia or The Power of Music"; "The Betrothal in Santo Domingo"; "The Foundling"; "The Duel"

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