144 results for 'Brecht Vandenbroucke'

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,...

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 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...

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'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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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: 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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 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 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...

White Cube is a humorous and irreverent collection of wordless strips by Belgian cartoonist Brecht Vandenbroucke. The book follows two pink-faced twins as they navigate the world of contemporary art...

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...

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...

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...

Frank Vandenbroucke, the cycling prodigy known for his dazzling speed and heavenly looks, had it all - until his life was torn apart by addiction and tragedy. This is the story of a talent destroyed...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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 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 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...

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...

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 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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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: 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: 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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 -...

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...

The Wrong Place by Brecht Evens A vibrant watercolour graphic novel that explores the complexities of social interaction. Robbie, a charismatic and mysterious figure, captivates those around him with...

Walter Benjamin Selected WritingsThis collection brings together key essays and studies by Walter Benjamin, exploring themes such as art, culture, and politics in the face of turmoil. From his...

Acting, Spectating, and the Unconscious A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Unconscious Processes of Identification in the Theatre by Maria Turri. This book explores the unconscious aspects of...

The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Directing explores the diverse styles and practices of theatre direction in the 20th and 21st centuries. This comprehensive analysis examines artistic and...

Peter Gill's Apprenticeship offers a unique perspective on the changing theatrical landscape of the 1960s. This personal account combines history and memoir to provide insight into the development of...

Büchner's complete works are collected in this compact volume, showcasing an uncommon maturity of intellect. His writing captures the essence of his time with intellectual insight and literary...

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...

Science in a Free Society by Paul Feyerabend explores the role of science in society, challenging the authority of experts and advocating for greater democracy. Feyerabend argues that scientific...

Gillian Rose's Marxist Modernism offers a comprehensive introduction to the Frankfurt School, a key philosophical movement of the 20th century. This collection of lectures explores the lives and...

Tony Harrison's Selected Prose 1966-2016 is a richly varied collection that spans his lifetime's thinking about art and politics. This selection takes us on an extraordinary journey through...

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...

Postdramatic Theatre and the Political explores the relationship between aesthetics and politics in contemporary performance. This collection of essays examines key aspects of postdramatic theatre,...

A comprehensive anthology of 20th-century German poetry, featuring translations of major poets such as Rilke and Brecht, alongside lesser-known writers like Gottfried Benn. This collection offers a...

Gramsci on Tahrir Revolution and Counter-revolution in Egypt by Brecht De Smet provides a nuanced analysis of the complex dynamics at play during Egypt's revolution and counter-revolution. De Smet...

Noise, Water, Meat: A History of Sound in the Arts by Douglas Kahn explores the role of sound in twentieth-century arts. This interdisciplinary history and theory examines how the sounds of modernism...

The City of Belgium is a poignant exploration of three young adults navigating the complexities of life. As night falls, they converge on a popular restaurant, each with their own struggles and...

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...

Walter Benjamin's correspondence reveals the evolution of his most powerful ideas and offers an intimate picture of the man behind 20th-century criticism. Through letters to Scholem, Adorno, Rilke,...

Brecht Evens' Panther is a haunting graphic novel about a young girl and her imaginary companion. When her cat dies, she's comforted by a mysterious panther who tells her fantastical stories of a...

Robert Wilson's theatre is renowned for its innovative and thought-provoking productions. Stefan Brecht's book provides in-depth analysis of some of Wilson's earliest groundbreaking works, including...

Theory of the Modern Drama by Peter Szondi is a seminal analysis of the evolution of modern drama from the Renaissance to the present day. Szondi explores how the rise of modern drama was linked to...

Theatre and Audience by Helen Freshwater explores the complex relationships between performers and their audiences in European and North American theatre from the twentieth to the twenty-first...

Walter Benjamin's Illuminations: A Collection of Essays and Reflections A selection of works from one of the most original cultural critics of the twentieth century, as chosen by Hannah Arendt. This...