Georg Buchner
Georg Büchner is widely acknowledged as the forefather of modern theatre. On his death at the age of 23, he left behind some outstanding dramatic works: his historical drama, Danton's Death , "the most remarkable first play in European culture"--Guardian, the innovatory tragedy, Woyzeck , and the absurdist comedy, Leonce and Lena .
Georg Büchner is widely acknowledged as the forefather of modern theatre. On his death at the age of 23, he left behind some outstanding dramatic works: his historical drama, Danton's Death , "the most remarkable first play in European culture"--Guardian, the innovatory tragedy, Woyzeck , and the absurdist comedy, Leonce and Lena . See less