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The Caucasian Chalk Circle

By Bertolt Brecht
Series: Modern Plays
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Set amid the turmoil of civil war, The Caucasian Chalk Circle tells the story of a servant girl who risks everything to protect an abandoned child. When peace returns, the boy's mother seeks to reclaim him, leading a shrewd judge to employ the ancient Chalk Circle test to determine the true guardian. This compelling and witty play by Bertolt Brecht explores themes of justice, corruption, and love through vivid, memorable characters.
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Ideal for readers interested in classic theatre, political allegory, and socially conscious drama, as well as those who appreciate vivid storytelling with a blend of humour and profound themes.

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A new readable and accessible translation of Brecht's satirical masterpiece by Alistair Beaton, published to coincide with the world premiere by Shared Experience. Written by the grand master of storytelling and peopled with vivid and amusing characters, this is one of the greatest plays of the last century.

A new readable and accessible translation of Brecht's satirical masterpiece by Alistair Beaton, published to coincide with the world premiere by Shared Experience. Written by the grand master of storytelling and peopled with vivid and amusing characters, this is one of the greatest plays of the last century.

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The city burns in the heat of civil war and a servant girl sacrifices everything to protect an abandoned child. But when peace is finally restored, the boy's mother comes to claim him. Calling upon the ancient tradition of the Chalk Circle, a comical judge sets about resolving the dispute. But in a culture of corruption and deception, who wins?

Written by the grand master of storytelling and peopled with vivid and amusing characters, this is one of the greatest plays of the last century.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is translated by award-winning writer Alistair Beaton, who also wrote the bitingly witty stage play Feelgood and the celebrated TV dramas The Trial of Tony Blair and A Very Social Secretary. The play was toured by Shared Experience in 2009.

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Dominic Maxwell of The Times praises Alistair Beaton's "adept new translation" and highlights the play's illumination of socialist ideas about ownership and injustice, noting it as a story where love triumphs over corruption. The Telegraph commends Beaton's translation for combining political wit with clarity, maintaining the relevance of Brecht's theatrical style and allegory. The Stage appreciates the translation’s sharp rhythm and subtle contemporary resonance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408126707

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Contributors:

  • Translated by Alistair Beaton

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 112

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Arts & Culture Bertolt Brecht Non-Fiction Series: Modern Plays

About the Author

Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) is acknowledged as one of the great dramatists whose writing has had a major influence on the theatre. His landmark plays include The Threepenny Opera, The Life of Galileo and Mother Courage and her Children.

Alistair Beaton's plays and translations include Feelgood, King of Hearts and Follow My Leader and Max Frisch's The Arsonists. For television, he wrote the award-winning A Very Social Secretary (2005) and the Channel 4 film The Trial of Tony Blair (2007).

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