The Caucasian Chalk Circle
The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht is a thought-provoking play published by Penguin in 2007. This edition, written in English and spanning 104 pages, presents a parable inspired by the Chinese play Chalk Circle. Set in the Caucasus mountains of Georgia, the narrative explores themes of justice and societal priorities through the retelling of a tale involving King Solomon and a child claimed by two mothers.
Readers will find that the play delves into complex issues of class and morality, using the metaphor of a chalk circle to illustrate the misdirection of societal values. Brecht’s storytelling combines elements of drama and literary criticism, inviting reflection on the nature of justice and the human condition. This edition serves as a significant contribution to the canon of European drama and offers insights into Brecht’s unique perspective on societal challenges.
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The play is a parable inspired by the Chinese play Chalk Circle. Written at the close of World War II, the story is set in the Caucasus mountains of Georgia, and retells the tale of King Solomon and a child claimed by two mothers. A chalk circle is metaphorically drawn around a society misdirected in its priorities. Brecht’s statements about class are cloaked in the innocence of a fable that whispers insistently to the audience.
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