Erdgeist, Earth Spirit

Erdgeist, also known as Earth Spirit, is a four-act tragedy written by the German playwright Frank Wedekind and originally published in 1895. The play centers around the character of Lulu, a young woman who is desired by many men and who uses her beauty and charm to manipulate them. Lulu is initially married to a wealthy older man, but she soon becomes involved with a series of other men, including a painter, a count, and a doctor. As the play progresses, Lulu's relationships become increasingly complex and dangerous, leading to tragic consequences for herself and those around her. The play is known for its exploration of sexuality, power dynamics, and the corrupting influence of wealth and desire. It was controversial at the time of its publication and has remained a significant work in the canon 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.