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Frank Wedekind

Frank Wedekind

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Frank Wedekind

German playwright (1864-1918) whose sexually explicit and socially critical works are widely considered important precursors to dramatic expressionism. LS in German, one page, 5.5 x 8.75, lightly-lined graph paper, January 12, 1917. Letter to an inquiring fan, in part: “I am honored to convey to you that I am working on a kind of destiny poetic work, in which the same or similar basic forms of the destinies of our fatherland and that of humanity are looked for and found. The material taken from ancient mythology. Of the eleven songs in anthem which the completed work will entail, six are finished.” In fine condition, with a few minor creases to right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #444 - Ended January 14, 2015





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