Life Of Galileo

by Bertolt Brecht, Hugh Rorrison (Editor), John Willett (Translator)

Overview

In John Willett's translation, this edition contains expert notes on the author's life and work, historical and political background to the play, photographs from stage productions and a glossary of difficult words and phrases

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781408160916
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	02/13/2015
Series:	Student Editions
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	2 MB

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 Mother Courage and Her Children, The Threepenny Opera, Life of Galileo, and The Caucasian Chalk Circle. His plays and dramatic theory are central to the study of modern theatre.

Editorial Reviews

At last—the definitive translations of one of the 20th century's most influential playwrights…Far superior to the competition.” —Theatre Jourbanal

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