Die Frustrierten

Claire Bretécher's Die Frustrierten is a sharp, satirical German-language comic series launched in 1979 by Deutscher Bücherbund, centered on the neuroses and hypocrisies of the educated middle class. Through a single, influential volume, Bretécher dissects modern relationships and intellectual pretensions with a wry, observational wit. Its enduring relevance lies in its timeless critique of social frustrations, making it a cult touchstone of European comics.