Frank Wedekind books in order
German playwright
- Lived
- 1864–1918
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Hugo von Trenck
Frank Wedekind published 1 poetry collection and 3 plays, beginning with The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood (1909).
Updated September 2026
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The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood
Frank Wedekind's most-read book.
Poetry in order
The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood (1909)
Plays in order
Spring Awakening (1891)
Earth Spirit (1895)
Pandora's Box (1902)
Film and TV adaptations
- Spring Awakening (1929)Film · from Spring Awakening
- Earth Spirit (1923)Film · from Earth Spirit
- Pandora's Box (1929)Film · from Pandora's Box
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About Frank Wedekind
Benjamin Franklin Wedekind was a German playwright. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes, is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in the development of epic theatre.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frank Wedekind FAQ
- How many books has Frank Wedekind written?
- Frank Wedekind published 1 poetry collection and 3 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frank Wedekind's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood.
- What is Frank Wedekind's last book?
- The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood (1909).
- What is Frank Wedekind's most famous book?
- The Awakening of Spring: A Tragedy of Childhood (1909) is Frank Wedekind's most widely read book.
- Does Frank Wedekind write under a pen name?
- Yes: Frank Wedekind has also published as Hugo von Trenck.
- Which Frank Wedekind books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Spring Awakening (film, 1929), Earth Spirit (film, 1923) and Pandora's Box (film, 1929).
- Can I read Frank Wedekind's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Frank Wedekind are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.