The Lulu Plays by Frank Wedekind (1967, Fawcett Premier 1st Printing, PB)
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Description
The Lulu Plays by Frank Wedekind (1967, Fawcett Premier 1st Printing, PB). This specific translation, produced for the Tulane Drama Review Series, represents one of the more academically valued English versions of Wedekind’s works. A desirable addition for collectors of modern drama and literary translation history. A vintage 1967 first Fawcett Premier printing of The Lulu Plays by Frank Wedekind, newly translated and introduced by Carl Richard Mueller. This edition contains three of Wedekind’s most influential works — Earth Spirit, Pandora’s Box, and Death and the Devil — which together form the famed “Lulu Cycle.” Known for their exploration of morality, sexuality, and human instinct, these plays were instrumental in shaping 20th-century expressionist and modern theater. This specific translation, produced for the Tulane Drama Review Series, represents one of the more academically valued English versions of Wedekind’s works. It includes an introduction and interpretive commentary by Mueller, highlighting the psychological and cultural themes central to the author’s dramatic vision. 📚 Rarity Note: This 1967 printing is out of print and infrequently offered for sale, particularly in complete condition. A desirable addition for collectors of modern drama and literary translation history. --- Condition: Good vintage condition. Some cover wear, creasing along edges, light spine lean, and faint tanning appropriate for age. Interior pages are clean and legible, with a small number written on the inside page (as shown). Binding remains intact and solid. Overall a well-preserved 1960s paperback example.
