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Frank Wedekind was a German playwright who lived from 1864 to 1918 and wrote provocative plays that challenged social conventions of his time. His works matter because they explored controversial themes like sexuality and rebellion against authority, influencing modern theater and helping to shape expressionist drama.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 24 July 1864
- Died
- 9 March 1918
- Works
- 223
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Writing · Hannover, Germany
Benjamin Franklin Wedekind, usually known as Frank Wedekind, was a German playwright, author and chansonnier. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes, particularly towards sex, is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in the development of epic theatre.
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- 48
- Total plays
- 1,353
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Wedekind and his wife Tilly, 1910
Benjamin Franklin Wedekind (July 24, 1864 – March 9, 1918) was a German playwright. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes (particularly towards sex), is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in the development of epic theatre.
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