Erdgeist

Erdgeist

by Frank Wedekind

Erdgeist is a powerful and controversial play that explores the themes of female emancipation, social criticism, and the destructive nature of passion. The play's protagonist, Lulu, is a beautiful and enigmatic woman who becomes the object of desire for a variety of men. As she moves from one relationship to another, Lulu's life spirals out of control, leading to a tragic end. Erdgeist is a scathing indictment of the patriarchal society of the time, and it remains a relevant and provocative work today.

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German

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Drama Tragedy

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Drama Tragedy Symbolism Social criticism Prose Decadence Fatalism Four Acts Ibsen-Theater Lulu German Expressionism Female Emancipation

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Benjamin Franklin Wedekind was a German playwright. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes (particularly towards sex), is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in th...

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