Brecht on Theatre would be an excellent pick for those interested in theatre. The book explains his theory of alienation-effects which Brecht employed in his works such as 'The Threepenny Opera', 'Mother Courage' and 'Galileo'. Translated and edited by John Willett, the book offers a chronological assortment of Brecht's essays from 1918 to 1956, making it an essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the evolution of modern theatre.

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This volume offers a major selection of Bertolt Brecht's groundbreaking critical writing. Here, arranged in chronological order, are essays from 1918 to 1956, in which Brecht explores his definition of the Epic Theatre and his theory of alienation-effects in directing, acting, and writing, and discusses, among other works, The Threepenny Opera, Mahagonny, Mother Courage, Puntila, and Galileo. Also included is "A Short Organum for the Theatre," Brecht's most complete exposition of his revolutionary philosophy of drama.

Translated and edited by John Willett, Brecht on Theater is essential to an understanding of one of the twentieth century's most influential dramatists.

Author: Deceased Bertolt Brecht
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 352
Publisher: Hill & Wang
Publication Date: 01 Sep 1994

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