The Caucasian chalk circle
By: Bertolt Brecht ; translated from the German by James and Tania Stern with W.H. Auden ; with commentary and notes by Hugh Rorrison
Contributors: Stern, James, 1904-1993; Stern, Tania; Auden, W. H. (Wystan Hugh), 1907-1973; Rorrison, Hugh
Series: Methuen student edition; Methuen student editions
Publisher: Methuen
Published: 1984
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 116
Work titles: Kaukasische Kreidekreis
Description: An example of Brecht's epic theatre, 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle' is a parable about a peasant girl who rescues a baby and becomes a better mother than its wealthy natural parents. It was written in 1944 while Brecht was living in the United States.
Notes: Originally published: London : Eyre Methuen, 1976?.