Die letzten Tage der Menschheit

This anti-war drama by Karl Kraus is a satire that critiques the societal and political landscape during World War I. The work, written between 1915 and 1922, features more than 200 scenes, most of which are short and lack a continuous plot.

Kraus uses a documentary technique, reproducing real-life quotes and writings from the time to highlight the gap between the exalted aspirations of war propaganda and the disastrous reality of the war.

The drama ends with an apocalyptic scene where humanity is wiped out by the cosmos due to its unworthiness.

The work is a powerful condemnation of the war and its impact on society, targeting politicians, generals, journalists, and war profiteers for their roles in the conflict.