Wedekind In An Hour

In 1904, Frank Wedekind nearly landed himself in jail. His play, Pandora's Box, was confiscated by the authorities for its lascivious passages, thought to undermine the social moral order. But Wedekind was no playboy —- which is perhaps why he was acquitted in the trial over Pandora's indecency. In this play, and others, Wedekind articulated an ageless truth about the destructive power of sexuality, a truth that continues to resonate with audiences today.

Setting the playwright in context t...