Can I read Bertolt Brecht on EtoBox?

Bertolt Brecht by Meg Mumford is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Bertolt Brecht about?

Bertolt Brecht’s methods of collective experimentation, and his unique framing of the theatrical event as a forum for change, placed him among the most important contributors to the theory and practice of theatre. His work continues to have a significant impact on performance practitioners, critics and teachers alike. Now revised and reissued, this book combines: an overview of the key periods in Brecht’s life and work a clear explanation of his key theories, including the renowned ideas of Gestus and Verfremdung an account of his groundbreaking 1954 production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle an in-depth analysis of his practical exercises and rehearsal methods. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research,  Routledge Performance Practitioners are an invaluable resource for students and scholars. ** Review 'This is a very useful volume which goes far beyond its ambit as a mere introduction. It offers novel, perceptive, and enlivening insights into the very practical concerns a student may have about Brecht without dismissing the theories as irrelevant appendages to the plays.' -  Modern Language R

Author

Meg Mumford

Publisher

Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9781351180801

Subjects

Drama, Performing Arts, History