“Even in a jungle, lovely flowers will spring up here and there, such being the fecundity of nature, and however badly our pastors and masters run our society, however much they pull to pieces that which they claim to be keeping intact, nature remains fecund, human beings are born with human traits, sometimes human strength outweighs human weakness, and human grace shows itself amid human ugliness. ‘In the bloodiest times,’ as our play has it, ‘there are kind people.’”
This book delves into the ideas and creations of Bertolt Brecht, a influential playwright and theater theorist, analyzing his contributions to the evolution of theater and its role in societal discourse. more
Eric Bentley, born on September 14, 1916, was a renowned theater critic and translator. His critical works had a profound impact on 20th-century theater, particularly in the United States. Bentley was known for his insightful criticism and exquisite translation skills. more
“Sometimes we want what we want even if we know it’s going to kill us.”
“I hope we're all ready to leave the phenomenal world, and enter into the sublime?”
“I think it's hard to write about children and to have an idea of innocence.”
“I've written only two novels, but they're both long ones, and they each took a decade to write.”