146 results for 'Brecht, 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 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...

A concise study guide for Bertolt Brecht's "Mother Courage and Her Children" provides essential information for literature projects. This guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author...

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: Dialectics, Poetry, PoliticsThis 1988 study reclaims Brecht's emphasis on his 'dialectical theatre', examining the concepts of Gestus and Verfremdung in relation to his poetry and...

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...

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...

Brecht's Poetry of Political Exile by Ronald Speirs is a comprehensive study of the poet Bertolt Brecht's most important collection of political poetry, the Svendborg Poems. This volume offers...

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...

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...

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...

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: 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...

Golem Soveticus Prigov as Brecht and Warhol in One Persona by Aleksandr Skidan explores the life and work of Dmitry Aleksandrovich Prigov, a key figure in the late-Soviet underground. Translated by...

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...

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...

A new production of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's globally acclaimed musical drama is set to premiere at the Berliner Ensemble. Director Barrie Kosky brings a contemporary twist to the 1928 piece,...

The Cambridge Companion to Brecht offers students a comprehensive guide to the work of this complex and controversial writer. This updated edition brings together contrasting views from major critics...

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...

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...

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...

Political Theatre in India: With Special Reference to Marathi Theatre and Brechtian Influence by Dr. Hemangi Bhagwat explores a significant gap in research on this topic.This study provides a...

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...

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...

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...

Bertolt Brecht's six short plays offer a powerful and humorous portrayal of life in Nazi Germany. Among these works is "The Jewish Wife", part of the Fear and Misery in the Third Reich cycle, which...

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 Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Bertolt Brecht is a witty and savage satire that explores the rise of totalitarianism through the story of a small-time gangster's takeover of Chicago's...

Bertolt Brecht's most important treatise on theatre is presented in this collection of dialogues. In it, he explores the role of art in society through lively debates between various characters.The...

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...

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 Love Poems is a collection of his most intimate and romantic verse, showcasing the poet's untrammeled forces of love, romance, and erotic desire. Written between 1918 and 1955, these...

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 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 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...

The Threepenny Opera by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht is a biting satire on the social ills of the Weimar Republic, set in a mock-Victorian Soho. With its unforgettable music, which blends jazz with...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A programme text edition of Bertolt Brecht's famous parable, this new translation by David Harrower was published to accompany a production at the Young Vic, London. Based on a previously unpublished...

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,...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht is a powerful indictment of war and social injustice. Set in 17th-century Europe during the Thirty Years' War, this epic drama follows Mother Courage...

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...

Sergei Eisenstein's films are a unique and fascinating aspect of cinematic history. This book explores his work within the context of revolutionary history and historical representation, examining...

The Trial of Hang Tuah the Great by Ghulam-Sarwar Yousuf is a thought-provoking play that re-examines the concept of identity in Malaysian society. It draws on an ancient story to explore how...

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...

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...

André Téchiné: A Study in Contemporary French Cinema This monograph is the first full-length study in English of one of France's most important contemporary filmmakers. André Téchiné's sixteen...

The Cold Gaze: Germany in the 1920s A richly illustrated catalog that explores the art and culture of the Weimar Republic. This volume focuses on the Neue Sachlichkeit movement, featuring artists...

The Black Radical Tragic: A Performance of Politics and Revolution This book examines twentieth-century performances that engaged with the Haitian Revolution as laboratories for political thinking...

Sergei Tretyakov was a multifaceted artist and intellectual whose name is known, but whose achievements are often overlooked. This book uncovers the diverse facets of his life and work, revealing the...

February 1933: A Tense and Fateful Month in German Literary History In this gripping narrative, Uwe Wittstock recounts the dramatic events that unfolded in February 1933, marking a turning point for...

Seventy-seven songs from around the world are gathered in this collection, featuring words and sheet music for solidarity, revolt, humor, and revolution. Compiled from several generations, these...

Baroque Modernity: An Aesthetics of Theater explores the pivotal role that 17th-century baroque theater played in shaping modernist philosophy, literature, and performance. Between 1875 and 1935,...

Performing Unification History and Nation in German Theater after 1989 by Matt Cornish explores how German-language history plays have represented and misrepresented the past. From the Baroque period...

Albrecht's Enduring Vision: The Albrecht Papers, Volume IV presents a collection of Professor Albrecht's essays, shedding light on the health of our soil. By exploring the workings of the soil-crop...

Virus Mania: Corona/COVID-19, Measles, Swine Flu, Cervical Cancer, Avian Flu, SARS, BSE, Hepatitis C, AIDS, Polio, Spanish Flu. How the Medical Industry Continually Invents Epidemics, Making...

Explore the masterful works of Albrecht Dürer in this comprehensive pictorial archive. Featuring 162 meticulously restored artworks, including iconic woodcuts and engravings, this collection...

Albrecht Fuchs' photographs capture individuals with quiet intensity. Through his use of light and colour composition, he creates a sense of stillness in his subjects, who appear lost in thought...

Albrecht Dürer's Material World offers a fresh perspective on the renowned artist and printmaker. This book accompanies the first major exhibition of the Whitworth art gallery's outstanding Dürer...

Albrecht Dürer was a master artist and writer whose work continues to inspire and educate. This biography explores his life and art, revealing how he brought beauty and truth to his craft. With over...

Albrecht Dürer: Artist in the Midst of Two Storms In 16th-century Germany, two powerful storms were brewing. The Ottoman Turks, led by Suleiman the Magnificent, threatened to expand into Europe,...

Albrecht Dürer: A Life of Self-Discovery Through Art. This biography explores the life and works of German artist Albrecht Dürer, whose fascination with his own life is unparalleled in the Italian...

Albrecht Dürer's life and art are presented in this comprehensive study by renowned art historian Erwin Panofsky. Through an analysis of symbolism, history, and social factors, Panofsky explores the...

Thomas De Quincey's work as a translator had a profound impact on his writing. This book explores how De Quincey used translation to reimagine Romanticism, tracing the ways in which his theories and...

The Complete Woodcuts of Albrecht Dürer brings to life the iconic woodcut artistry of German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer. Spanning his creative development from 1486 to the first quarter of the...

Explore the Complete Collection of Albrecht Dürer's Woodcut Artistry. The woodcuts of German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer bring to life iconic religious themes and secular subjects, rendered in...

Albrecht's Der jüngere Titurel is a landmark of Middle High German literature, written around 1270 as a prequel and sequel to Wolfram von Eschenbach's famous Arthurian texts. This study explores the...

Mother Courage and Her Children Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder is widely regarded as Brecht's most powerful anti-war play. This unique bilingual edition allows students to compare the original German...

A Flavour of Beethoven's Conversation Books Volume 1Translated & Edited by Theodore Albrecht and Reviewed by Susan Lund, this volume brings together previously unpublished conversations between...

The Beetle Queen is a thrilling tale of adventure and friendship, as three friends - Darkus, Bertolt, and Virginia - team up to stop the evil Lucretia Cutter, a cruel beetle fashionista with a...

The final showdown in MG Leonard's acclaimed trilogy is here. Darkus, Bertolt and Virginia are facing their greatest challenge yet as they try to stop Lucretia Cutter from unleashing an army of giant...

Develop your musical theatre skills with this comprehensive guide to acting through song. Paul Harvard applies modern actor training techniques to singing, providing dozens of exercises and examples...

Discover the key to modernism, an artistic and cultural movement that transformed the 20th century.This graphic guide explores the innovations that shaped art, architecture, music, cinema, and...

Las afinidades electivasA novel that explores the complexities of human relationships, this work by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a masterpiece of 19th-century literature. The marriage between Eduard...