Lustspiele (1778)

The collection features four comedic plays that delve into love, marriage, and class distinctions in 18th-century Germany. In "Der Misogyn," a wealthy merchant's misogyny is challenged by love, while "Die Liebe auf dem Lande" tells of a couple's struggle against social barriers. "Der Prozess" satirizes the corrupt legal system through the plight of an innocent man on trial, and "Der Pantoffelheld" humorously portrays a henpecked husband seeking to reclaim his authority. Together, these works reflect and critique societal norms of the time.