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Title: Die Physiker by Friedrich Durrenmatt, Robert E. Helbling, Robert E. Hebling ISBN: 0-19-500908-8 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: December, 1965 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95

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Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: I am the poor reviewer Solomon...
Comment: This edition of Die Physiker deserves a place in the library of every American student of German and Germany. It works on every level it should: it presents the play itself, of course; it does a remarkably good job of identifying the vocabulary that a moderately advanced student of German would need help with; and it serves to help with a broader understanding of the author's work.
FIrst, the play itself is an examination of themes common to Durrenmatt and Frisch: what is the individual's responsibility in an world in which the individual appears to have less and less influence? What is the scientist's responsibility for the uses to which his research is put? Is one murder less heinous than a billion? This is one of the two most accessible of the Swiss postwar examinations of these themes (not to imply that any of them are particularly inaccessible), the other being Frisch's "Biedermann und die Brandstifter." The black humor alone makes the play worth reading.
Second, this edition succeeds in helping the English-speaking student follow the play by an admirably astute choice of assistance with the vocabulary. Any edition destined for students faces the challenge of maximizing the ability of the student to follow the flow of the book by avoiding the disruption of flipping through a dictionary for esoteric (for the target skill level) terms, while minimizing the distraction (and reduced learning value) of plastering English all over the page. At any rate, I found that the editors provided their help selectively and well.
Third, the notes at the beginning of the book are extensive and make great use of Durrenmatt's own words to explain what he is trying to accomplish with the form and content of his play. Those reading for entertainment can skip this part with no loss, but those trying to delve into Durrenmatt will find these notes well worth reading before reading the play. It will help you decide just how many of the characters really belong in the loony bin at the end.

Rating: 5
Summary: Eines der interessantesten deutschen Werke
Comment: Dieses Buch ist eines der kreativsten Werke Duerrenmatts. Er verwandte einen ausgesprochen treffenden Sarkasmus um das Problem der Wissenschaft (Wer traegt die Verantwortung?)zum besten zu geben. Dieses Buch ist leicht zu lesen, da es nur weniger Vorkenntnisse bedarf und gibt doch einen sehr tiefen Einblick in die verschiedenen Ansichten einiger Physiker. Auch das Ende diese Werkes wurde gekonnt gestaltet, denn es regt den Leser an sich selbst mit dem besagten Thema zu beschaeftigen. Wer dieses Buch versaeumt hat zu lesen, sollte es unbedingt nachholen, denn es gehoert einfach zur Allgemeinbildung.

Rating: 5
Summary: Kommentar ueber die Verantwortung der modernen Wissenschaft
Comment: Eine wunderbare, interessante Kritik und Fragestellung ueber die Rolle der modernen Wissenschaften in der heutigen Gesellschaft. Ein Physiker macht as ob er verrueckt waere und findet sich im Irrenhaus. (Indem er sagt, er hoere Koenig Solomon.) Er begegnet drei anderen verrueckten Physikern, die tatsaechlich Spionen sind, die von drei Maechten geschickt worden sind. Sie wollen ihn ueberzuegen, er sollte mit ihnen gehen, weil er als Physiker das sogenannte "Unified Field Theorem" entdeckte. Hauptfragen: Koennte dieses Wissen misgebraucht werden? Kann man Wissen zuruecknehmen? Falls so oder nicht, auf welche Weisen sind Wissenschaftler und Forscher fuer ihre Entdeckungen moralisch verantwortlich? Eben meine Lieblingsdrama!

- Paul

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