Zweikampf

Written by Heinrich von Kleist in the early 19th century, 'Zweikampf' is a narrative set in the late Middle Ages that revolves around the murder of Duke Wilhelm von Breysach. The investigation points to his brother, Count Jakob den Rotbart, who claims to have been with the widow Littegarde von Auerstein at the time of the murder, putting her in a precarious position. This work is notable for being a precursor to the detective story genre, gaining renewed interest in the 20th century after being overshadowed by Kleist's other works.