Expressionist Texts

by Oskar Kokoschka (Contributor)

Expressionism has been a dominant force in painting, film, graphics, theatre, literature, and music throughout the twentieth century. Several of the classics of the style are represented in this volume, Sphinx and the Strawman by Oskar Kokoschka, Sancta Susanna by August Stramm, From Morn to Midnight by Georg Kaiser, Ithaka by Gottfried Benn, The Son by Walter Hasenclever, The Transfiguration by Ernst Toller, Crucifixion by Lothar Schreyer.

Genres: Plays

224 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1986

About the author

Oskar Kokoschka was an Austrian artist, poet and playwright best known for his intense expressionistic portraits and landscapes.

Reviews

[SuperWave86]

I loved the plays that were very dark!! Very interesting stories about death and mystery!! Loved the way these stories had dark themes about night, death and love

[Josef]

Excellent and rare plays that are likely not available elsewhere in English.

[C. Roses Lambrecht]

One of the books that has shaped my life, I love love love!!!! absolutely and completely love.