Frank Wedekind: Biography, Facts and Career
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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. In the English-speaking world, before 2006 Wedekind was best known for the "Lulu" cycle, a two-play series—Erdgeist (Earth Spirit, 1895) and Die Büchse der Pandora (Pandora's Box, 1904)—centered on a young dancer/adventuress of mysterious origin. In 2006 his earlier play Frühlings Erwachen (Spring Awakening, 1891) became well known because of a Broadway musical adaptation.
Quick facts about Frank Wedekind
- Full name: Frank Wedekind
- Born: 1864-07-24
- Nationality: Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q57619
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Frank Wedekind was born on 1864-07-24.
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