Title: Der Hauptmann von Köpenick
Authors: Beyer, Frank, 1932-2006.; Juhnke, Harald, 1929-; Kohlhaase, Wolfgang, 1931-; Samel, Udo.; Trissenaar, Elisabeth.; Zuckmayer, Carl, 1896-1977.
Publisher: Studio Hamburg,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Zuckmayer, Carl,; Voigt, Wilhelm, Drama.; Impostors and imposture Germany Drama.
Abstract: Zuckmayer wrote his play about Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt (1849-1922) an impostor who masqueraded as a Prussian military officer in 1906 and became famous as The Captain of Köpenick. Voigt is seen as a folk hero and victim of official prejudice. He had been released from prison for forgery and theft and was caught in the kafkaesque situation of not getting work without a residence permit, while not being able to have a residence permit without work. Gaining "respect" in the uniform of a military officer was his response.