Das Käthchen Von Heilbronn: Oder, Die Feuerprobe
1810
''Das Käthchen von Heilbronn: Oder, Die Feuerprobe'' is a historical play by Heinrich von Kleist, first published in 1810. The story follows Käthchen, a young woman whose passionate devotion to the knight Graf Wetter vom Strahl leads her into a world of love, honor, and conflict. Set against a backdrop of noble society and a secret court of justice, the play explores themes of innocence, betrayal, and the supernatural, highlighting Käthchen's struggles within a rigid social framework that dictates her fate.










