Frühlings Erwachen: Eine Kindertragödie by Frank Wedekind
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| Author | Wedekind, Frank, 1864-1918 |
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| Title | Frühlings Erwachen: Eine Kindertragödie |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Awakening_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%BChlings_Erwachen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Frühlings Erwachen: Eine Kindertragödie" by Frank Wedekind is a play written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of adolescence, sexuality, and the struggles of coming of age in a repressive society. The story revolves around the lives of several young characters, particularly Wendla, Melchior, and Moritz, who grapple with the emotional and physical awakening that accompanies their transition into adulthood. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Wendla, who feels conflicted about her upcoming birthday and the expectations of becoming a young woman. She questions her mother about the meaning of growing up and expresses a desire for independence. The dialogue shifts between Wendla and her friends—Melchior and Moritz—who discuss their frustrations with school and the burdens of societal expectations. Their conversation touches on deeper issues like curiosity about sex and their feelings of confusion and fear regarding adult responsibilities. This opening portion sets the stage for a poignant exploration of youth, desire, and the often harsh lessons life has to offer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Subject | German drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45091 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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