Brecht, Bertolt
Mother Courage And Her Children :
- ISBN 13:
- 9780413412904
- author:
- Brecht, Bertolt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Methuen
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1986
- Pages:
- 176
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Mother Courage and Her Children (Modern Classics) In this powerful play, Bertolt Brecht chronicles the devastating impact of war on ordinary people. Set against the backdrop of the European Thirty Years War, Mother Courage follows her fortunes as she sells provisions to soldiers on both sides of the conflict. As one by one her children fall victim to the war, Mother Courage remains resolute in her determination to survive and protect her livelihood. This epic drama is a searing indictment of the senseless destruction of war, presented in Brecht's own unique style of Epic Theatre. This edition features John Willett's trusted translation, as well as a full introduction and Brecht's own notes and textual variants, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in this masterpiece of modern drama.
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