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Virtue looks good but it only suits imposing figures.
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Birth: | 24th July, 1864 |
Death: | 9th March, 1918 |
Nationality: | German |
Profession: | Playwright |
Benjamin Franklin Wedekind, usually known as Frank Wedekind was born in Hannover, Germany. He was a German playwright. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes, is considered to anticipate expressionism, and he was a major influence on the development of epic theatre. He wrote several plays include: Spring Awakening, Earth Spirit, The Court-Singer, The Marquis of Keith, Hidalla, Pandora's Box, and Franziska. He also wrote poetry, novels, songs, and essays.
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