After providing background information on Erving Goffman and situating him within his socio-historical context, one of his central works and key theoretical concepts is introduced. Subsequently, The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life is related to Goffman’s other writings, before concluding with an overview of the reception of his work and the continued relevance of the dramaturgical model. It becomes evident that self-presentation in analog and mediated contexts differs only marginally. At the same time, Goffman’s framework offers concepts that are readily applicable and highly valuable for communication science research. His works are therefore rightly regarded as key works..