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On Theatre (Paperback)

by Bertolt Brecht (Author), John Willett (Translator)

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Paperback: 294 pages
Publisher: Methuen Drama; New Ed edition (6 April 1978)
Language English
ISBN-10: 041338800X
ISBN-13: 978-0413388001
Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 13.2 x 2.6 cm

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This selection of Bertolt Brecht's critical writing charts the development of his thinking on theatre and aesthetics over four decades. The volume demonstrates how the theories of Epic Theatre and Alienation evolved, and contains notes and essays on the staging of The Threepenny Opera, Mahagonny, Mother Courage, Puntila, Galileo and many others of his plays. Also included is A Short Organum for the Theatre, Brecht's most complete statement of his revolutionary philosophy of the theatre.With over 32 pages of photographs of Brecht's productions and workshops, this is a key volume for Literature and Theatre Studies alike. "Admirably translated and annotated this book is a source of instruction, enlightenment, even fun" - New York Times

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5.0 out of 5 stars A vital set of tools, well selected, 13 Aug 2003

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This book is a vital source for anyone with an interest in Brecht's work.

It is subtitled "the development of an aesthetic," but this phrase seems to reduce the socio-political motivation of Brecht's work, when in fact this volume is evidence of a constant tension between Brecht's didactic intentions, his own pleasure in writing and the demands of the audience.

The texts are arranged chronologically. The central piece here is "A short Organum for the Theatre", in which Brecht outlines many of the techniques that have since been appropriated by artists, filmakers, playwrights; but the methodology is here placed concretely in a Marxist context.

The notion that a revolutionary theatre should portray not simply events, but the way they are constructed in the social field, and that producers should perform their own attitudes as a part of the wider society, is still fresh and vital today.

The range of texts is good and thorough, and most facets of Brecht's complex character are represented. This book should have a wider readership than Brecht scholars and students: it offers us perceptual tools for understanding the capitalist ideology. Thoroughly reccomended, with a nice cover and a very useful index.

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5.0 out of 5 stars brecht on theatre, 11 Jun 2009

By	Dr. Susan Luck - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

arrived as stated but not had chance to readproperly as studying for A levels , seems like a good resource

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book for A Level Brecht people!, 31 Mar 2009

By	L. Robinson (Lancaster, Lancashire, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The synoptic paper at A Level is evil...but if you do well on the Brecht section, you have little to worry about. This book is superbly set out and its short chapters mean that even though challenging, it can become very manageable. The perfect supplement to the sometimes very vague drama and theatre studies red text book!

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