The “political comedies” of Johann Nestroy, written in 1848-50, depict the Viennese Revolution of 1848, its repression and the consequences of the reaction. Far from demonstrating a change in attitude of the author after 1848, these works reveal the continuity of his position. While saluting the revolutionary accomplishments, Nestoy doubts the success of the Revolution and criticizes by satire and parody the political and “human” weaknesses of the two camps, which hinder the realization of their ideals. By his declared critical and didactic purpose, he anticipated the “political comedy” of B. Brecht or F. Durrenmatt.