Frank Wedekind
Born
July 24, 1864
Died
March 9, 1918 (53 years old)
Known For
Writing
Place of Birth
Hannover, Germany
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.