Woyzeck is a play that is harsh, often vicious and like most of Georg Büchner's opus, much ahead of its time. Not all that difficult to read and understand if one's level of German is above basic intermediate, Woyzeck tugs at all emotions and provides ample food for thought, reflection and discussion. Highly recommended, and as an adjunct, I also suggest watching the film version of Woyzeck, starring the late, great Klaus Kinski (who for me absolutely epitomises the character of Woyzeck, of a soldier abused and taunted mercilessly until he completely loses his reason, turning violent and deadly against society, against his nearest and dearest). And in fact, in many ways, Georg Büchner has described with and in the character of Woyzeck, a haunted soldier suffering from what can and should now be described as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).