Bial, Henry
Brecht Sourcebook (Worlds of Performance)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415200431
- author:
- Bial, Henry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- 1898-1956
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bertolt Brecht Sourcebook brings together a comprehensive collection of articles and essays written about Brecht's theatre theories and practice between 1957 and 1997. This anthology explores various viewpoints on Brecht's work, including his aesthetic theories, collaboration with notable artists, and influence on different cultures.
Featuring contributions from prominent scholars such as Werner Hecht, Mordecai Gorelik, and Jean-Paul Sartre, this collection provides a unique insight into Brecht's life and work. The book also includes three plays not previously available in English: The Beggar or The Dead Dog, Baden Lehrstuck, and The Seven Deadly Sins of the Lower Middle Class.
Edited by Carol Martin and Henry Bial, this sourcebook is an invaluable companion to Brecht's plays, offering a reconsideration of his work and its significance in the world of theatre and drama.