One of Brecht's most famous plays and a classic of modern literature/theatre, this Student Edition features a comprehensive introduction, commentary and study aids besides the full text of the play.
A major dramatist of the twentieth century, Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) was the founder of one of the most influential theatre companies, the Berliner Ensemble, and the creator of some of the landmark plays of the twentieth century: The Threepenny Opera, Life of Galileo, Mother Courage and The Caucasian Chalk Circle. His plays and dramatic theory are central to the study of modern theatre.
'Brecht's tragedy of war is brought up to date with a bang' : 'Tony Kushner's sparky new translation' Michael Billington, The Guardian, 27.09.09 'Tony Kushner's wry, witty translation' : 'Epic theatre in every sense of the term' Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard, 28.09.09
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