Published by Methuen Drama, the collected dramatic works of Bertolt Brecht are presented in the most comprehensive and authoritative editions of Brecht's plays in the English language.The fifth volume in the Brecht Collected Plays series brings together two of Brecht's best-known and most frequently performed and studied plays: Life of Galileo and Mother Courage and Her Children. Galileo, which examines the conflict between free inquiry and official ideology, contains one of Brecht's most human and complex central characters. Temporarily silenced by the Inquisition's threat of torture, and forced to abjure his theories publicly, Galileo continues to work in private, eventually smuggling his work out of the country. As an examination of the problems that face not only the scientist but also the whole spirit of free inquiry when brought into conflict with the requirements of government or official ideology, Life of Galileo has few equals. The translations are ideal for both study and performance. The volume is accompanied by a full introduction and notes by the series editor John Willett and includes Brecht's own notes and relevant texts as well as all the important textual variants.

Two of Brecht's greatest and most studied and performed plays presented in one volume. Brecht is one of the most important dramatists of the twentieth century whose work is studied on every Theatre Studies course. Published in Methuen Drama's definitive editions of Brecht's collected plays, featuring full editorial apparatus and introductions. Trusted translations plus Brecht's own notes on the plays and all the important textual variants.

About the Author
Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) is acknowledged as one of the great dramatists whose work has had a considerable influence on the theatre. His landmark plays include The Threepenny Opera, Life of Galileo, and The Caucasian Chalk Circle. His plays and dramatic theory are central to the study of modern theatre.


Book Information
ISBN 9780413699701
Author Bertolt Brecht
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 504g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 27mm