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Die Panne

Friedrich Dürrenmatt

1956·180 pages

Literary Fiction

Because his car breaks down, Alfredo Traps ends up in a villa where four older gentlemen are holding a mock trial, which serves as a pastime for them, former judges, prosecutors, and defenders. Traps takes on the role of the accused, and they assure him that guilt will be found.

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Die Panne

Friedrich Dürrenmatt

Year

1956

Pages

180

Literary Fiction

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Because his car breaks down, Alfredo Traps ends up in a villa where four older gentlemen are holding a mock trial, which serves as a pastime for them, former judges, prosecutors, and defenders. Traps takes on the role of the accused, and they assure him that guilt will be found.

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