Puss in Boots
by Ludwig Tieck, translated from the German by Laurence Senelick

PUSS IN BOOTS is a riotous, boundary-breaking satirical comedy that transforms the classic fairy tale into a chaotic play-within-a-play.

While a clever cat in fancy footwear schemes to turn his poor master into a wealthy marquis, a fictional audience sits on stage constantly interrupting the performance with loud critiques and demands.

This landmark of Romantic irony brilliantly mocks the stuffy theatrical tastes of its era, offering a surreal experience where the fourth wall isn't just broken — it's demolished.