The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wedekind, Frank (1864–1918). The listed translation credits are Ziegler, Francis J. (Francis Joseph) (1866–?).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood" by Frank Wedekind is a play written between 1890 and 1891. This foundational work of modern theatre follows three adolescents navigating the confusion and dangers of puberty in repressive nineteenth-century Germany. Wendla seeks answers about reproduction her mother refuses to give. Melchior possesses forbidden knowledge. Moritz struggles with fears he cannot comprehend. Their paths intertwine as sexual awakening collides with societal silence, leading to devastating consequences that sparked controversy and censorship for generations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood
- Author credits: Wedekind, Frank (1864–1918)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Ziegler, Francis J. (Francis Joseph) (1866–?)
Catalogue subjects
- German drama -- Translations into English
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- Category: German Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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