“Unfortunate the country that needs heroes!”
Quote by Bertolt Brecht
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Playwright and the City: Calcutta's Tribute to Brecht in His Centenary Year
In 'Playwright and the City: Calcutta's Tribute to Brecht in His Centenary Year,' the author delves into the celebration of Bertolt Brecht's legacy in Calcutta. The book investigates how Brecht's plays and theories were adapted and performed in the context of Calcutta's unique cultural landscape, highlighting the significance of this tribute to Brecht's centenary. more
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Bertolt Brecht
Bertolt Brecht, born on February 10, 1898, and died on August 14, 1956, was a German poet, playwright, director, and theorist. He is considered one of the most important theater reformers of the 20th century, whose innovative theatrical theories and practices have had a profound impact on world theater. more
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