Frank Wedekind

Frank Wedekind

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Writing

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1864-07-24

  • Day of Death

    1918-03-09 (53 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Hannover, Germany

Biography

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.

Known For

Crew