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Exploring the tumultuous journey of teenagers grappling with their sexual identities in late-19th century Germany, the narrative delves into complex themes such as abortion, homosexuality, rape, child abuse, and suicide. The play faced censorship when the city's Commissioner of Licenses labeled it as pornographic, yet a New York trial court intervened, allowing the production to continue. This backdrop highlights the societal tensions surrounding sexuality and the struggle for artistic expression during a repressive era.
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The Awakening of Spring, Frank Wedekind
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- Released
- 2011
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frank Wedekind
- Publisher
- SMK Books
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 86
- ISBN13
- 9781617203022
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Love, Classics, German Literature, School, Death, Sexuality & Intimacy, Theatre Plays, Teens, Suicide, Pregnancy, Morality, Enlightenment, Puberty, Abortion
- First published
- 1891
- Original title
- Frühlings Erwachen
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the tumultuous journey of teenagers grappling with their sexual identities in late-19th century Germany, the narrative delves into complex themes such as abortion, homosexuality, rape, child abuse, and suicide. The play faced censorship when the city's Commissioner of Licenses labeled it as pornographic, yet a New York trial court intervened, allowing the production to continue. This backdrop highlights the societal tensions surrounding sexuality and the struggle for artistic expression during a repressive era.