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The Awakening of Spring - A Tragedy of Childhood
Frank Wedekind
Traducteur Francis J. Ziegler
Maison d'édition: DigiCat
Synopsis
Frank Wedekind's pivotal work, 'The Awakening of Spring' deftly explores the tumultuous passage from adolescence to adulthood. Its narrative is marked by a probing examination of burgeoning sexuality and the savage critique of a repressive social order that stifles the natural development of youth. Wedekind's play employs a fearless and stark realism that broke away from the theatrical traditions of its time, as he delves into the forbidden and often painful exploration of the emotional and sexual education of children in a society bound by rigid moral constraints. Taking its rightful place in the annals of literary history, the play transcends the shock value of its content to reveal deep insights into the human condition and the psychological underpinnings of society itself. Wedekind himself was a profound influence in the German avant-garde movement; his own experiences and views on sexual morality color the textures of his work. A juggernaut of expressionism and a forerunner for modernism, Wedekind was unafraid to confront societal hypocrisies head-on, often drawing from his own contentious relationship with the conservative ethos of his time. This work is no exception, emanating his unshakable belief in the necessity for openness and dialogue surrounding issues of sex and puberty, themes considered taboo during the late 19th century. 'The Awakening of Spring' is not merely a historical artifact but continues to resonate with striking relevance to contemporary readers. For those interested in the interplay of youth, society, and education, as well as readers of revolutionary dramatic works that push the boundaries of their genre, Wedekind's play is as instructive as it is enlightening. It invites scholars, educators, and next-generation readers to wade through the complexity of adolescence against the backdrop of an unforgiving social order—a journey that promises to enrich our understanding of the perennial struggle between individual awakening and societal constraint.
Disponible depuis: 15/09/2022.
Longueur d'impression: 63 pages.
