Brecht, Bertolt
War Primer
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784782085
- author:
- Brecht, Bertolt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 15.49 x 1.02 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
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 lyrical attack on war under modern capitalism. Short, razor-sharp verses are juxtaposed with photographs of catastrophic bombings, propaganda portraits, and scenes of tragedy on the battlefield, resulting in an anthology of horror that distills Brecht's perceptions into direct and angry poetry. This book is a moving memorial to World War II, one of the most spontaneous and revealing works of Bertolt Brecht's oeuvre. Published in 2017, this edition brings together Brecht's original work in a compact and accessible format, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of politics, art, and history.
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