Die Familie Selicke: Drama in drei Aufzügen

Set in a small bourgeois-proletarian milieu, this drama explores a family disaster through a strictly naturalistic lens. Co-authored by Arno Holz and Johannes Schlaf, both influential figures in German naturalism, the play debuted in 1890 at the Freie Bühne in Berlin. Holz, a noted poet and dramatist, alongside Schlaf, a prominent playwright and translator, sought innovative literary forms while living in poverty. Their collaboration reflects significant advancements in dialogue and the development of "Intimate Theater," marking a pivotal moment in German theatrical history.