Product Description

A guide to all of Brecht's key plays that sets them in their historical, dramaturgical and political contexts Stephen Unwin provides a clear and readable guide to Brecht's plays that will prove invaluable to the student, teacher and theatre practitioner. Grouping and analysing plays chronologically according to their context, Unwin also considers Brecht's theory and looks at his impact and the legacy that he left. The Guide covers: * Three Early Plays and Expressionism * Two Music Theatre Pieces and Kurt Weill * Marxism and the Theatre * Opposition Plays * Five Great Plays * A Late Masterpiece * Theory and Practice * Brecht's LegacyWritten by the Artistic Director of English Touring Theatre and the author of a range of theatre studies books, this is a perfect companion to the plays of Brecht for the student and theatre practitioner.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #232131 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 258 pages

About the Author
Stephen Unwin's previous books include A Pocket Guide to 20th Century Drama, A Pocket Guide to Shake speare's Plays, A Pocket Guide to Ibsen, Chekhov & Strindberg and So You Want to be a Theatre Direct or?.

Customer Reviews

Review of Stephen Unwin's latest book
Steve Unwin has a remarkable knack of packing every page with information in an accessible, yet highly stimulating way. This book is not only an invaluable aide for students of Brecht but an inspiring and fascinating insight into his life, his works, and his contribution to the process of theatre making for anybody who wants to know. Unwin writes clearly and with lucidity, making you feel as if you are hearing about well-known things for the first time. His fresh, conversational style makes this book a must for people of all ages - it draws you right in. Can't wait for the next ouevre.