ISBN: 9780413723109

John Willett (1917-2002) was the greatest English language authority on Brecht the writer and man of the theatre. by John Willett. Brecht In Context. Author John Willett. Short Title BREC… More...

John Willett (1917-2002) was the greatest English language authority on Brecht the writer and man of the theatre. by John Willett. Brecht In Context. Author John Willett. Short Title BRECHT IN CONTEXT REV/E. The Nile on eBay   Brecht In Context by John Willett The second revised edition of this study in which Willett sets in context not only Brecht the theatre practitioner but Brecht the writer and man of his time, with chapters on his relationships and attitudes to politics, English and American literature, Expressionism, music, art and cinema, as well as to figures such as Auden, Kipling and Piscator. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description New edition, revised for the centenary of Brecht's birth, containing additional updated materialIn this classic study, John Willett sets in context not only Brecht the theatre practitioner but Brecht the writer and man of his time. Through chapters on Brecht's relationships and attitudes to contemporary politics, English and American literature, Expressionism, music, art and cinema, as well as to such figures as Auden, Kipling and Piscator, the book presents a detailed and wide-ranging account of one of the most significant men of this century."An outstanding introduction to its subject. . . will immeasurably enrich Brechtians young and old, especially those who think they know it all" (Times Educational Supplement); "Economical, witty and unpretentious in a way that Brecht would have liked, but immensely well-informed and thoroughly documented, seems certain to become required reading for anyone seriously interested in the dramatist" (London Review of Books); "An extraordinarily rich volume, which succeeds in being packed but uncrowded" (New Statesman) Author Biography John Willett (1917-2002) was the greatest English language authority on Brecht the writer and man of the theatre. The foremost translator and editor of Brecht's drama, poetry, letters, diaries, theatrical essays and fiction, Willett produced a dozen volumes for Methuen Drama on the greatest modern German writer. Review "An outstanding introduction to its subject. . . will immeasurably enrich Brechtians young and old, especially those who think they know it all" * Times Educational Supplement *"Economical, witty and unpretentious in a way that Brecht would have liked, but immensely well-informed and thoroughly documented, seems certain to become required reading for anyone seriously interested in the dramatist" * London Review of Books *An extraordinarily rich volume, which succeeds in being packed but uncrowded * New Statesman * Promotional The second revised edition of this study in which Willett sets in context not only Brecht the theatre practitioner but Brecht the writer and man of his time, with chapters on his relationships and attitudes to politics, English and American literature, Expressionism, music, art and cinema, as well as to figures such as Auden, Kipling and Piscator. Long Description 'New edition, revised for the centenary of Brecht''s birth, containing additional updated material In this classic study, John Willett sets in context not only Brecht the theatre practitioner but Brecht the writer and man of his time. Through chapters on Brecht''s relationships and attitudes to contemporary politics, English and American literature, Expressionism, music, art and cinema, as well as to such figures as Auden, Kipling and Piscator, the book presents a detailed and wide-ranging account of one of the most significant men of this century. ''An outstanding introduction to its subject. . . will immeasurably enrich Brechtians young and old, especially those who think they know it all'' (Times Educational Supplement); ''Economical, witty and unpretentious in a way that Brecht would have liked, but immensely well-informed and thoroughly documented, seems certain to become required reading for anyone seriously interested in the dramatist'' (London Review of Books); ''An extraordinarily rich volume, which succeeds in being packed but uncrowded'' (New Statesman)' Details ISBN0413723100 Author John Willett Language English ISBN-10 0413723100 ISBN-13 9780413723109 Media Book Format Paperback Series Plays and Playwrights Edition 2nd Imprint Methuen Drama Subtitle Comparative Approaches Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780413409607 DEWEY 832.912 Illustrations maps Birth 1917 Residence US Short Title BRECHT IN CONTEXT REV/E Pages 324 DOI 10.1604/9780413723109 UK Release Date 1998-02-05 AU Release Date 1998-02-05 NZ Release Date 1998-02-05 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Edition Description Revised - 2nd edition, revised Year 1998 Publication Date 1998-02-05 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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ISBN: 9780413723109

Paperback / softback. New. The second revised edition of this study in which Willett sets in context not only Brecht the theatre practitioner but Brecht the writer and man of his time, w… More...

Paperback / softback. New. The second revised edition of this study in which Willett sets in context not only Brecht the theatre practitioner but Brecht the writer and man of his time, with chapters on his relationships and attitudes to politics, English and American literature, Expressionism, music, art and cinema, as well as to figures such as Auden, Kipling and Piscator., 6<