Brecht Sourcebook

Bertolt Brecht Is One Of The Most Prolific And Influential Writer-directors Of The Twentieth Century. This Fascinating Anthology Brings Together In One Volume Many Of The Most Important Articles Written About Brecht Between 1957 And 1997. The Collection Explores A Wide Range Of Viewpoints About Brecht's Theatre Theories And Practice, As Well As Including Three Plays Not Otherwise Available In English: The Beggar Or The Dead Dog, Baden Lehrstuck And The Seven Deadly Sins Of The Lower Middle Class. Editors Martin And Bial Have Brought Together A Unique Compendium Which Covers All The Key Areas Including: * The Development Of Brecht's Aesthetic Theories * The Relationship Of Epic Theatre To Orthodox Dramatic Theatre * Brecht's Collaboration With Kurt Weill, Paul Dessau And Max Frisch * Brecht's Influence On A Variety Of Cultures And Contexts Including England, Italy , Moscow And Japan. Together These Essays Are An Ideal Companion To Brecht's Plays, And Provide An Invaluable Reconsideration Of Brecht's Work. Contributors Include: Werner Hecht, Mordecai Gorelik, Eric Bentley, Jean-paul Sartre, Kurt Weill, Ernst Bloch, Darko Suvin, Carl Weber, Paul Dessau, Denis Calandra, W. Stuart Mcdowell, Ernst Schmacher, Hans-joachim Bunge, Martin Esslin, Artuto Lazzari, Tadashi Uchino, Diana Taylor, Elin Diamond, And Lee Baxandall.