Friedrich Dürrenmatt
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Friedrich Dürrenmatt was a Swiss playwright, novelist, and essayist known for his darkly satirical works that often explored themes of justice, morality, and the human condition.
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The Visit: A play written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt about a wealthy woman who returns to her impoverished hometown seeking revenge.
The Physicists: Another play by Dürrenmatt that delves into the ethical dilemmas faced by three physicists in an insane asylum.
The Pledge: A novel by Dürrenmatt that follows a detective's obsessive pursuit of a child murderer.
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