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Frank Wedekind

Known for Writing

Frank Wedekind
Born July 23, 1864
Died March 9, 1918
Place of Birth Hannover, Germany

Benjamin Franklin Wedekind, usually known as Frank Wedekind, was a German playwright, author and chansonnier. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes, particularly towards sex, is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in the development of epic theatre.