Ferdinand Raimund's Alpenkönig und Menschenfeind is a classic of German-language theater, renowned for its blend of human drama, social commentary, and comic relief. The plot follows the fortunes of Gottfried, a misanthropic hermit who confronts a succession of Alpine characters, ranging from peasants to aristocrats, in his quest to find the legendary Alpenkönig. This edition includes an introduction by Leo Blech on the play's significance and reception, as well as Raimund's original text and notes. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.