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Collected Short Stories of Bertolt Brecht

By Bertolt Brecht
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Collected Short Stories of Bertolt Brecht features a compilation of thought-provoking tales that explore themes of social justice, human nature, and morality. Set against varied backdrops, the stories reflect Brecht’s distinct narrative style and his commitment to addressing the complexities of societal and personal struggles. Readers are invited into a world where characters navigate moral dilemmas and confront the harsh truths of the human condition.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're intrigued by thought-provoking storytelling that combines satire, drama, and wit. This book may appeal to readers who appreciate Brecht's unique approach to narrative, where political and social themes are creatively explored through a diverse range of characters and plots.

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Collected Short Stories of Bertolt Brecht

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Everyone knows that Bertolt Brecht was one of the great 20th-century innovators in theatre - the literary-theatrical equivalent of a Picasso or Stravinsky - and Germany's greatest poet of the last century, but the playwright was also a dazzling writer of stories. Storytelling permeated his art as a dramatist; fundamentally, in his plays, he was a storyteller.

Collected Short Stories of Bertolt Brecht collects the complete short stories written by Brecht, including the prize-winning "The Monster", and the fragmentary memoir ghost-written by Brecht, "Life Story of the Boxer Samson-Körner". Brecht scholar Marc Silberman provides an introduction and editorial notes.

Fans of Brecht will find in the 37 stories assembled here the same directness, lack of affectation, and wry humour that characterise his plays. Every lover of short stories will discover an unexpected trove of pleasure in this "mine for short-story addicts" (Observer).

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This collection showcases Brecht's mastery in weaving tales rich with casual wickedness, moral hypocrisy, and self-interest, capturing the essence of human nature with chilling precision. The stories are regarded as highly anecdotal and humorous, akin to tales shared by a clever seaman, revealing an underlying influence on his major writings. Readers find piercing detail and engaging storytelling, with some considering these narratives to rival his dramatic works.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472577511

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 January 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Contributors:

  • Edited by John Willett
  • Edited by Ralph Manheim
  • Introduction by Marc Silberman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 344

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Bertolt Brecht Classic Fiction Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) is acknowledged as one of the great dramatists of the 20th century whose plays, work with the Berliner Ensemble and writing have had a considerable influence on the theatre. His landmark plays include The Threepenny Opera and, while exiled from Germany and living in the USA, such masterpieces as The Life of Galileo, Mother Courage and The Caucasian Chalk Circle.

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