"Not the murderer is guilty, but the murdered: a novel" is a work by the Austrian writer Franz Werfel, in which he reveals complex moral and ethical issues. In this short story, the author questions the conventional understanding of justice and guilt, exploring the fine lines between right and wrong, good and evil. The events revolve around a mysterious murder that shocks a small town. The center of attention is the murdered man, about whose life and activities various facts are revealed. The author uses this plot as an occasion for a deep philosophical reflection on the nature of crime, revenge, responsibility and forgiveness. "Not the murderer is guilty, but the murdered: a novel" is a work that forces the reader to rethink his ideas about justice and morality, to delve into the depths of human psychology and self-discovery.