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Princess Russalka
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025922393
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Princess Russalka is a compelling collection of short stories, poems, and prose sketches by the influential German dramatist and author Frank Wedekind. Best known for his provocative plays that challenged the social norms of the early 20th century, Wedekind brings the same biting satire and psychological depth to this volume. The stories explore themes of human desire, social hypocrisy, and the complexities of the human psyche, often blending elements of the grotesque with sharp wit.
From the titular story to various character sketches and allegorical tales, the work captures the restless spirit of the fin de siècle and the emerging expressionist movement. Wedekind's writing remains notable for its uncompromising look at the tensions between individual freedom and societal constraints. Readers of classic European literature will find Princess Russalka to be an evocative example of Wedekind's unique literary voice, offering a glimpse into the dark, often humorous, and always insightful mind of one of Germany's most controversial and celebrated writers.
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