Brecht on Theatre
Brecht on Theatre by Bertolt Brecht, published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2019, is a definitive edition that offers a comprehensive exploration of Brecht’s thoughts on theatre and aesthetics. This 392-page work, presented in English, includes a wholly revised and expanded text, featuring new translations and additional materials that enhance the understanding of Brecht’s contributions to the performing arts.
Readers will find a rich collection of Brecht’s writings, including over 40 previously untranslated essays, alongside a clearer layout and organization of the text. This edition not only revises existing selections but also aligns essay titles with their German originals, providing a fuller account of Brecht’s work. The inclusion of illustrations further enriches the reader’s experience, making this edition a valuable resource for those interested in theatre direction and production.
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Brecht on Theatre is a seminal work that has remained the classic text for readers and students wanting a rich appreciation of the development of Brecht’s thinking on theatre and aesthetics. First published in 1964 and on reading lists ever since, Brecht’s writings are presented in this definitive edition featuring the wholly revised, re-edited and expanded text produced for the 50th anniversary of the first English publication. With additional texts, illustrations and editorial material, and with almost half the material newly translated, this edition provides a far fuller and more accurate account of the development of Brecht’s work and writings.
This edition features:
* Clearer layout and organisation of the text
* New translations of many of the Brechtian texts featured
* Over 40 new, previously untranslated essays
* Essay titles now correspond to the German originals
* A revised selection of illustrations
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