Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind (English) Paperback Book

Description: Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind, Charlotte Ryland, Edward Bond A Student Edition of Wedekinds classic 1891 expressionist play about adolescent sexuality. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Student Edition of Wedekinds classic 1891 expressionist play about adolescent sexuality.Wedekinds notorious play Spring Awakening influenced a whole trend of modern drama and remains relevant to todays society, exploring the oppression and rebellion of adolescents among draconian parents and morals. This seminal work looks at the conflict between repressive adulthood and teenage sexual longings in a provincial German town.Highly controversial and with themes of sexuality, social attitudes and adolescence, the play is a popular and provocative text for study, especially at undergraduate level.This translation by Edward Bond and Elisabeth Bond Pablé first brought the play to English audiences when it premiered at the National Theatre in 1974. Receiving high praise (scrupulously faithful both to Wedekinds irony and his poetry. The Times), this version is now considered to be the definitive English translation.This Student Edition features expert and helpful annotation, including a scene-by-scene summary, a detailed commentary on the dramatic, social and political context, and on the themes, characters, language and structure of the play, as well as a list of suggested reading and questions for further study and a review of performance history. Notes A new edition of Wedekinds classic 1891 expressionist play about adolescent sexuality. Author Biography Frank Wedekind (1864-1918) was a journalist, advertising manager, secretary to a circus, cabaret artiste, satirist, convict and actor as well as the author of 21 plays, many of which reflect aspects of his extraordinary career. His plays include Spring Awakening, Earth Spirit, Lulu and Pandoras Box. Promotional A Student Edition of Wedekinds classic 1891 expressionist play about adolescent sexuality. Long Description Wedekinds notorious play Spring Awakening influenced a whole trend of modern drama and remains relevant to todays society, exploring the oppression and rebellion of adolescents among draconian parents and morals. This seminal work looks at the conflict between repressive adulthood and teenage sexual longings in a provincial German town...Highly controversial and with themes of sexuality, social attitudes and adolescence, the play is a popular and provocative text for study, especially at undergraduate level...This translation by Edward Bond and Elisabeth Bond Pable first brought the play to English audiences when it premiered at the National Theatre in 1974. Receiving high praise (scrupulously faithful both to Wedekinds irony and his poetry. The Times), this version is now considered to be the definitive English translation...This Student Edition features expert and helpful annotation, including a scene-by-scene summary, a detailed commentary on the dramatic, social and political context, and on the themes, characters, language and structure of the play, as well as a list of suggested reading and questions for further study and a review of performance history... Promotional "Headline" A Student Edition of Wedekinds classic 1891 expressionist play about adolescent sexuality. Feature Spring Awakening is frequently studied at undergraduate level, especially by students of European drama and German literature/drama Details ISBN1408140896 Author Edward Bond Year 2012 ISBN-10 1408140896 ISBN-13 9781408140895 Media Book Series Student Editions Translator Edward Bond Imprint Methuen Drama Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 832.8 Birth 1934 Death 1918 Edited by Charlotte Ryland Publication Date 2012-03-01 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Language English Short Title SPRING AWAKENING Residence US Format Paperback UK Release Date 2012-03-01 Pages 152 NZ Release Date 2012-03-01 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2012-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102194276;

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