Spring Awakening (Frühlings Erwachen, published in 1891) written by Frank Wedekind (1864 - 1918), directed by Max Reinhardt and performed at the Deutsches Theatre, Berlin, in 1906.

   A scene from Spring Awakening (Frühlings Erwachen, published in 1891) written by the German playwright Frank Wedekind (1864 - 1918), directed by Max Reinhardt and performed at the Deutsches Theatre, Berlin, in 1906.

   This play featured topics such as sex, abuse, rape, homosexuality, abortion, masturbation, and sadism–was consistently met with public outrage.