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Quote by Bertolt Brecht

“You may proclaim, good sirs, your fine philosophy But till you feed us, right and wrong can wait!”

Book:Plays: The Caucasian chalk circle, translated by J. and T. Stern, with W.H. Auden. The threepenny opera, translated by D.I. Vesey and E. Bentley. The trial of Lucullus, translated by H.R. Hays. The life of Galileo, translated by D.I. Vesey

Work

Plays: The Caucasian chalk circle, translated by J. and T. Stern, with W.H. Auden. The threepenny opera, translated by D.I. Vesey and E. Bentley. The trial of Lucullus, translated by H.R. Hays. The life of Galileo, translated by D.I. Vesey

The book is a compilation of translated plays, showcasing the works of Bertolt Brecht, a prominent playwright and poet. It includes renowned pieces such as 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle,' 'The Threepenny Opera,' 'The Trial of Lucullus,' and 'The Life of Galileo.' Each play is translated into English by different translators, including J. and T. Stern, W.H. Auden, D.I. Vesey, and H.R. Hays. The translations aim to convey the essence of the original works while adapting them for an English-speaking audience. more

Author

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