Spring Awakening

Autor*innen

• Frank Wedekind

Parameter

• 62 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

• Deutsche Belletristik
• Klassiker
• Kunst & Kultur
• Liebe
• Mutterschaft & Elternschaft

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Set in late nineteenth century Germany, this drama explores the tumultuous journey of adolescents grappling with sexuality and societal repression. Central characters Melchior, Moritz, Wendla, and Martha face abuse and a lack of understanding in a strict, religious environment. Wedekind's work confronts challenging themes such as sexual abuse, desire, and suicide, making it a groundbreaking piece that was initially censored and rarely staged. Its revival as a musical a century later underscores its enduring relevance and emotional impact.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019