Brecht and the Writer's Workshop: Fatzer and Other Dramatic Projects

This volume collects important theatrical projects and fragments by Brecht, including the famous Fatzer, The Bread Store, and Judith of Shimoda, along with other texts that have never before been available in English. It offers insight into the writer's working methods and practices, showcasing how he abandoned, interrupted, or used ideas and techniques in his work. The works span over thirty years and are annotated with dramaturgical notes to provide readable and useable texts for the theatre.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 400 pages
\n Publication date: 10 January 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Brecht, renowned for his reluctance to consider any of his plays as fully realized, presents this collection as a testament to his enduring commitment to the theatrical arts. It encompasses a diverse range of significant theatrical projects and fragments that remained perpetually "works in progress." By delving into these invaluable insights, readers gain a profound understanding of Brecht's artistic processes and methodologies. The collection features renowned plays such as "Fatzer," "The Bread Store," and "Judith of Shimoda," alongside previously unpublished texts in English. Alongside the familiar completed plays, Brecht explored numerous ideas and plans that, despite his best efforts, never materialized in print or on stage. Examples include "Fleischhacker," "Garbe/Büsching," and "Jacob Trotalong," which showcase the abandoned or interrupted nature of these projects, as well as their role in shaping Brecht's artistic development. Spanning over thirty years, the works compiled herein provide a captivating journey through Brecht's creative evolution. Each play is meticulously edited by Tom Kuhn and Charlotte Ryland, with the translation and dramaturgical edition of each play entrusted to a team of experienced writers, scholars, and translators. This treasure trove of new discoveries is further enriched with comprehensive dramaturgical notes, ensuring that the texts presented are accessible, readable, and conducive to theatrical performances.

\n Weight: 378g\n
Dimension: 212 x 140 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781474273282\n \n