The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood (1912)

The Awakening of Spring is a play written by German playwright Frank Wedekind in 1912. The play explores the themes of sexuality, puberty, and adolescence through the experiences of a group of teenagers. The story follows a group of young school children as they explore their newfound sexual desires and navigate the challenges of growing up in a repressive society. The play is a powerful portrayal of the struggles and conflicts that arise during adolescence, and the consequences that can result from societal pressures and expectations. With its frank depiction of sexuality and its unflinching portrayal of the challenges of growing up, The Awakening of Spring remains a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.