Der G'wissenswurm: Bauernkomödie in drei Akten

A rural stage comedy centers on a prosperous household whose head, unnerved by illness, becomes consumed by religious scruples while relatives, a zealous kinsman and servants respond with anxiety, impatience and reproach. Pressure over penitence and the question of property inheritance escalates into quarrels that blend earnest moral debate with rustic farce. The three-act structure moves between intimate domestic scenes, communal work and festive moments, often punctuated by song, to show how conscience, social obligation and material interest collide in village life. The play balances satire and sympathy, alternating comic misunderstandings with sober reflections on repentance and the limits of piety.