406 results for 'Brecht, Deceased Bertolt'

Bertolt Brecht: A Literary Life by Stephen Parker is a critically acclaimed biography that offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century's most influential cultural icons. Drawing on...

Bertolt Brecht's plays are renowned for their challenging and thought-provoking themes. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth understanding of his work, exploring its historical context,...

Bertolt Brecht's Collected Short Stories offers a unique glimpse into the literary and theatrical genius of one of the 20th century's most innovative thinkers. This comprehensive collection brings...

Bertolt is a heartwarming story about an imaginative boy and his special bond with an oak tree named Bertolt. The boy finds comfort in being different, and this unique friendship helps him navigate...

A practical and accessible approach to Bertolt Brecht's theatre theories is presented in this handbook. Theatre practitioner and academic Dave Zoob demystifies Brecht's ideas, offering a study and...

Bertolt Brecht's notes and theoretical writing provide a unique insight into the development of his aesthetic. This collection presents the main texts in chronological order, showcasing how Brecht's...

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a powerful parable about class and priorities, written by Bertolt Brecht at the end of World War II. Set in the Caucasus mountains of Georgia, the story retells the tale...

Brecht and Method by Fredric Jameson is a major critical work that establishes Bertolt Brecht's stature as a leading political playwright and poet of the twentieth century. This study elegantly...

Brecht: A Choice of Evils (Methuen Paperback) by Martin Esslin This biography probes the life and career of Bertolt Brecht, a brilliant twentieth-century dramatist and political activist. Drawing on...

Benjamin and Brecht: The Story of a Friendship A fascinating account of the friendship between two of the twentieth century's most brilliant minds is presented in this groundbreaking work. Walter...

The Complete Brecht Toolkit by Stephen Unwin and Julian Jones is a comprehensive guide to Brecht's theory and practice of theatre. This practical handbook explores Brecht's many ideas about theatre,...

Brecht on Art and Politics offers a unique insight into the thoughts of one of the 20th century's most influential writers. This collection features new translations that provide an extensive view of...

The Partnership: Brecht, Weill, Three Women, and Germany on the Brink This fascinating portrait of two of the most brilliant theater artists of the twentieth century is set against the explosive...

Brecht in Practice: Theatre, Theory and PerformanceDavid Barnett offers a clear and accessible study of Brecht's theories and practices, exploring how his ideas can be applied to rehearsal and...

The Brecht Collected Plays: 5 Life of Galileo; Mother Courage and Her Children brings together two of Bertolt Brecht's most significant works. In Life of Galileo, the conflict between free inquiry...

Brecht on Theatre is a seminal work that has remained a rich source for readers and students seeking to understand the development of Brecht's thinking on theatre and aesthetics. First published in...

A hilarious and heart-racing murder mystery awaits in "Totally Deceased". Seventeen-year-old Jess wakes from an emergency heart transplant to discover she's being haunted by the ghost of her donor,...

Brecht and Post-1990s British Drama Dialectical Theatre Today explores how theatre can engage with social reality and foster critical thinking. This open access book examines the forms and functions...

Dr. Thom Rainer's Autopsy of a Deceased Church reveals the common factors that contribute to church decline and offers practical advice for maintaining vitality.Through his extensive experience in...

Dedicating Rewards to the Deceased: A Guide to Reciting the Quran and Other Good Deeds This book explores the Islamic practice of dedicating rewards to deceased individuals, a concept rooted in the...

The German Left and Aesthetic Politics explores the complex relationships between materialist aesthetic practices and the ideological divisions within the German Left between the Second and Third...

The Radical in Performance by Baz Kershaw investigates the crisis in contemporary theatre and celebrates the subversive in performance. This study explores the link between Western theatre, which is...

I Got Your Message! Understanding Signs From Deceased Loved Ones by Joseph M. HigginsThis book explores the phenomenon of signs from the deceased, examining why millions believe in their existence...

EMDR Therapy Treatment for Grief and Mourning: Transforming the Connection to the Deceased Loved OneHelping individuals process the trauma of loss and find a positive sense of connection through EMDR...

Connect with your loved ones in spirit using Blair Robertson's practical guide. Love never dies, and your deceased relatives' presence can be felt long after they're gone. This book offers three easy...

Shomit Mitter's Systems of Rehearsal provides a comprehensive appraisal of three principal paradigms in theatre rehearsal: Stanislavsky, Brecht and Grotowski. By comparing these systems to the work...

Love Never Dies: How to Reconnect and Make Peace with the DeceasedThis groundbreaking book offers a new approach to grief therapy, combining conflict-resolution techniques with after-death...

The Scrolls of Hayah: A Challenge to the Status Quo In a world where the truth is carefully concealed, a former soldier uncovers documents that lead to the writings of Hayah, a man who exposes the...

Selected Poems by Bertolt Brecht This collection of poems showcases the unique voice of Bertolt Brecht, a 20th-century German playwright and poet. Translated by H.R. Hays, Brecht's work offers a...

Bertolt Brecht's War Primer is a powerful and haunting collection of poems set against the backdrop of World War II. Using images from newspapers and magazines, Brecht creates a unique visual and...

Bertolt Brecht's Fear and Misery in the Third Reich presents a vivid portrayal of Hitler's war machine, capturing its destructive power and far-reaching consequences.The play depicts a range of...

A Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht Brecht's powerful play tells the story of Galileo's fight against the church over his revolutionary ideas about the solar system. The Inquisition's threat of...

Fear and Misery in the Third Reich by Bertolt Brecht This collection of twenty-four interconnected playlets explores the ordinary lives of German citizens in the 1930s, as the power of Hitler grew...

Bertolt Brecht's Stories of Mr. Keuner gathers his fictionalized comments on politics, everyday life and exile, spanning from the late 1920s to the late 1950s. Written during a time of great change...

The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht Written in exile during World War II, this play subverts an ancient Chinese tale to convey a powerful message about resource allocation. A rascally judge...

Bertolt Brecht's Saint Joan of the Stockyards is a unique reimagining of the legendary story of Joan of Arc. In this version, she is transformed into 'Joan Dark', a member of a Salvation Army-like...

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...

Bertolt Brecht's Love Poems is a longlisted PEN Award for Poetry in Translation publication that offers a glimpse into the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential German...

Bertolt Brecht's 1939-41 parable explores the complex relationship between good and evil in an unjust society. In this thought-provoking drama, the gods arrive on earth in search of individuals with...

Militant Modernism explores an alternative vision of modernity, one that engages with everyday life and questions of socialism, sexual politics, and technology. This book offers new perspectives on...

Bertolt Brecht's dark and dazzling world-view makes for an absolutely devastating impact in this play. Three gods come to earth hoping to discover one really good person, but no one can be found...

Bertolt Brecht's Collected Plays: 2 Man Equals Man; Elephant Calf; Threepenny Opera; Mahagonny; Seven Deadly Sins brings together some of the most significant works from his dramatic oeuvre. This...

Bertolt Brecht's Measures Taken and Other Lehrstücke is a collection of short plays that showcase his unique approach to theatre. Written in 1929 and 1930, these pieces are characterized by their...

Bertolt Brecht's powerful anti-war play is presented in this paperback edition.Set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years War, Mother Courage follows a woman who sells provisions and liquor from...

Galileo's life is one of intense scientific investigation and personal conviction. His discoveries about the solar system spark controversy, leading him to publicly renounce his theories under...

The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht is a scathing satire of capitalist society, set in a mock-Victorian Soho. The play follows the feud between Macheaf and his father-in-law, a ruthless racketeer...

Bertolt Brecht's operatic play about the city of Mahagonny was first staged in 1930. In this story, three criminals create a city where drinking, gambling, and prize-fights are the only occupations,...

This landmark anthology takes its impulse from Bertolt Brecht's words: "In the dark times, will there be singing? /Yes, there will be singing./About the dark times". It bears witness to extremity -...

Makers of Modern Theatre: An Introduction by Robert LeachThis comprehensive introduction explores the work of key theatre-makers who shaped the drama of the last century, including Konstantin...

Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children is a powerful drama that explores the human cost of war. Written in 1938-9, this play follows the story of Mother Courage, a canteen woman who serves...

Bertolt Brecht's Collected Plays: Volume Three includes some of his most experimental works, such as St Joan of the Stockyards and the Lehrstücke. These plays reject conventional theatre, instead...

Bertolt Brecht's Student Edition of Life of Galileo is a dramatisation of the conflict between free enquiry and official ideology. This edition features an extensive introduction and commentary,...

Tragedy offers a concise history of this enduring narrative form, tracing its evolution from ancient Greece to the present day. John Drakakis examines key plays and authors, including works by...

Playwrights on Playwriting: From Ibsen to Ionesco offers insightful perspectives on modern theater and play creation. This collection gathers the thoughts and theories of prominent playwrights from...

This collection brings together a diverse range of voices to explore Marxist feminist analysis of biblical texts. By combining the concerns of Marxism and feminism, it offers a fresh perspective on...

Staging Voice explores the aesthetics of voice and its staging in performance, considering what it would mean to base opera's decisive attribute - voice - as the foundation of its staged performance...

The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume II is a major literary work by Peter Weiss, first published in 1978. This second volume of his three-volume novel spans from the late 1930s to World War II,...

Poetry for the Many is a vibrant anthology celebrating the power of verse. Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey, two passionate advocates for a fairer Britain, have curated a collection of poems that have...

Shakespeare's plays have been reimagined and rewritten in various ways since the 17th century. This anthology brings together twelve theatrical adaptations from around the world, showcasing the...

Literature in the Modern World offers a unique perspective on literary study from the 1920s to the present day. This collection brings together British, European, American and Post-Colonial voices to...

A unique anthology of poems from around the world and through the ages celebrates trees. For thousands of years, humans have had varying relationships with trees, and poets have long chronicled these...

Walter Benjamin: A Life of Intense Intellectual Combat. Esther Leslie presents a unique and intimate portrait of Walter Benjamin, drawing upon his journal writings and personal correspondence. This...

Aesthetics and Politics by Theodor Adorno;Walter Benjamin;Ernst Bloch;Bertolt Brecht;Georg Lukacs An essential collection of key texts from the major Marxist controversies over literature and art in...