num_pages: 260
description: Bertolt Brecht is one of the most prolific and influential writer-directors of the twentieth century. This fascinating anthology brings together in one volume many of the most important articles written about Brecht between 1957 and 1997. The collection explores a wide range of viewpoints about Brecht's theatre theories and practice, as well as including three plays not otherwise available in English: The Beggar or The Dead Dog, Baden Lehrstuck and The Seven Deadly Sins of the Lower Middle Class.Editors Martin and Bial have brought together a unique compendium which covers all the key areas including:*the development of Brecht's aesthetic theories*the relationship of Epic theatre to orthodox dramatic theatre*Brecht's collaboration with Kurt Weill, Paul Dessau and Max Frisch*Brecht's influence on a variety of cultures and contexts including England, Italy , Moscow and Japan.Together these essays are an ideal companion to Brecht's plays, and provide an invaluable reconsideration of Brecht's work.
language: English
title: Brecht Sourcebook
titlecomplete: Brecht Sourcebook
ratings_count: 13
series: Worlds of Performance
publisher: Routledge