Personal Info
Born: 1864-07-24
Died: 1918-03-09
Place of Birth: Hannover, Germany
Known For: Writing
Frank Wedekind
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.