The Duel is an 1811 novella by the German writer Heinrich von Kleist. Set in the late 14th century, it follows the murder investigation after a duke is assassinated amid a conflict over the succession to the throne of the Holy Roman Empire.
Overview
The Duel is an 1811 novella by the German writer Heinrich von Kleist. Set in the late 14th century, it follows the murder investigation after a duke is assassinated amid a conflict over the succession to the throne of the Holy Roman Empire.
