Brecht On Theatre

Brecht on Theatre is a seminal work that has remained the classic text for readers and students wanting a rich appreciation of the development of Brecht''s thinking on theatre and aesthetics. First published in 1964 and on reading lists ever since, Brecht''s writings are presented in this definitive edition featuring the wholly revised, re-edited and expanded text produced for the 50th anniversary of the first English publication. With additional texts, illustrations and editorial material, and with almost half the material newly translated, this edition provides a far fuller and more accurate account of the development of Brecht''s work and writings. This edition features:* Clearer layout and organisation of the text* New translations of many of the Brechtian texts featured * Over 40 new, previously untranslated essays* Essay titles now correspond to the German originals * A revised selection of illustrations