Erdgeist, Earth Spirit: A Tragedy in Four Acts (1914)

Erdgeist, also known as Earth Spirit, is a tragic play in four acts written by German playwright Frank Wedekind and published in 1895. The play explores themes of sex, power, and manipulation in the context of turn-of-the-century German society. The story centers around Lulu, a young and beautiful woman who is desired by many men, including her husband, a wealthy businessman, and an artist. As the play progresses, Lulu becomes increasingly aware of her power over men and uses it to her advantage, ultimately leading to her downfall. The play is known for its frank depiction of sexuality and its commentary on the societal expectations placed on women during this time period. It has been adapted into various forms, including an opera and a film, and is considered a classic of German literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.