Brecht-Eisler Song Book
by Bertolt Brecht, Hanns Eisler
Category: Music

Here are 42 poems by Bertolt Brecht, including several from various plays, with musical settings by Hanns Eisler. Eric Bentley has compiled the collection, created singable English translations (which appear along with the German), and supplied historical notes on the songs. Earl Robinson has supervised the editing of the music, supplied piano arrangements where necessary, and added guitar accompaniments for all songs.