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Spring Awakening: A Play
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From Jonathan Franzen, Bestselling Author Of The Corrections And Crossroads, Comes His Razorsharp Translation Of Frank Wedekind'S Major Modern Play, Spring Awakening.Featuring An Introduction By Franzen.First Performed In Germany In 1906, Frank Wedekind'S Controversial Play Spring Awakening Closed After One Night In New York In 1917 Amid Charges Of Obscenity And Public Outrage. For The Better Part Of The Twentieth Century Wedekind'S Intense Body Of Work Was Largely Unpublished And Rarely Performed. Yet The Play'S Subject Matterteenage Desire, Suicide, Abortion, And Homosexualityis As Explosive And Important Today As It Was A Century Ago. Spring Awakening Follows The Lives Of Three Teenagers, Melchior, Moritz, And Wendl, As They Navigate Their Entry Into Sexual Awareness. Unlike So Many Works That Claim To Tell The Truth Of Adolescence, Spring Awakening Offers No Easy Answers Or Redemption.Today, More Than A Hundred Years After The Play'S First Performance, A New Musical Version Of This Essential Modern Masterpiece Is Being Hailed As The Best New Musical . . . In A Generation (John Heilpern, The New York Observer). Franzen'S Rendition Of The Textfor So Long Poorly Served In Englishis Unique In Capturing The Bizarre And Inimitable Comic Spirit That Animates Almost Every Line Of This Unrelentingly Tragic Play. There Couldn'T Be A Better Time For This Thrilling, Definitive New Translation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Spring Awakening: A Play'? A: 'Spring Awakening' explores the themes of teenage desire, suicide, abortion, and homosexuality, highlighting the struggles adolescents face as they navigate their sexual awareness.
- Q: Who is the author of this play? A: The play is written by Frank Wedekind, and this particular edition features a translation by bestselling author Jonathan Franzen.
- Q: When was 'Spring Awakening' first performed? A: 'Spring Awakening' was first performed in Germany in 1906 and faced controversy during its New York debut in 1917.
- Q: What is the format of this edition of 'Spring Awakening'? A: This edition of 'Spring Awakening' is a paperback book with 88 pages.
- Q: Is this edition a new or used copy? A: This product is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition.
- Q: What is the significance of this play in modern theatre? A: 'Spring Awakening' is regarded as a significant modern play due to its bold exploration of sensitive subjects, and it continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.
- Q: What kind of introduction does this edition include? A: This edition includes an introduction by Jonathan Franzen, providing insights into the play and its themes.
- Q: How does Franzen's translation differ from previous versions? A: Franzen's translation aims to capture the comic spirit and unique nuances of the original text, making it a definitive rendition for English-speaking audiences.
- Q: What age group is 'Spring Awakening' suitable for? A: 'Spring Awakening' is best suited for mature audiences due to its exploration of complex and sensitive themes.
- Q: What can readers expect from the characters in the play? A: Readers will follow the lives of three teenagers—Melchior, Moritz, and Wendl—as they confront the challenges of adolescence without easy answers or redemption.