Friedrich Duerrenmatt Information on Duerrenmatt, his contemporaries, and other related links.

Introduction to the Swiss Legal System Information on the Swiss legal system and its history.

Goethe Information on the German writer and scientist referenced in The Visit.

Brahms Information on the German classical composer referenced in The Visit.

Medea Information on the character that Claire is compared to.

German Expressionism Examples of German Expressionist paintings that influenced Duerrenmatt's artistic development.

• Biography of Friedrich Duerrenmatt
• About The Visit
• Character List
• Major Themes
• Glossary of Terms
• Short Summary
• Full Summary and Analysis
• Summary and Analysis of Act 1
• Summary and Analysis of Act 2
• Summary and Analysis of Act 3
• Related Links on The Visit
• Suggested Essay Questions
• German Expressionism
• Author of ClassicNote and Sources
• Purchase The Visit and Other Works
• Test Yourself! Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! Quiz 4
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