The Brecht Yearbook / Das Brecht-Jahrbuch 47

The Brecht Yearbook is an annual volume that examines the relevance of Brecht's work in today's world of resurgent authoritarianism and the need for resistance. Volume 47 features a special section on Brecht Post-2020, with articles on fear and misery of the Third Reich, autocracy, an adaptation of The Measures Taken, and the relevance of Brecht's late-1940s adaptations of plays about resistance. New research on Brecht includes essays on the 1919 Spartacist uprising's influence on Drums in the Night, the anti-Stalinist critique in the prologue to The Caucasian Chalk Circle, a recent Korean production of the same play in traditional Changgeuk style, and Mei Lanfang's performances in Moscow in 1935. The final essay considers Brecht's unfinished exile poem Garden in progress and the inherent incompletion of artworks and historical processes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2022
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

The Brecht Yearbook, an annual publication, delves into the profound relevance of Brecht's work in the contemporary world, where authoritarianism resurfaces and resistance becomes paramount. With a special focus on the era of resurgent authoritarianism and the urgent need for resistance, this edition stands as a central scholarly forum for exploring Brecht's life and work, as well as the topics that deeply resonated with him, particularly the politics of literature and theater in a global context. Embracing a diverse range of perspectives and approaches, akin to Brecht himself, the Yearbook is committed to the utilitarian value of literature, theater, and theory.

In Volume 47, readers are treated to a special section titled "Brecht Post-2020: Fascism and Misinformation, Resistance and Intersectionality." This section features a collection of thought-provoking articles that examine the enduring echoes of the Third Reich's fear and misery, as well as the current surge in autocracy across the globe. The articles explore the adaptation of Brecht's The Measures Taken and Brazil's right-wing turn, delve into the exile poetry of Brecht as a model for truth in an era of fake news, and examine the relevance of his late-1940s adaptations of plays about resistance.

Furthermore, the volume includes a diverse array of new research on Brecht's work. Essays explore the influence of the 1919 Spartacist uprising on Brecht's Drums in the Night, examine the anti-Stalinist critique in the prologue to The Caucasian Chalk Circle, analyze a recent Korean production of the same play in traditional Changgeuk style, and explore Mei Lanfang's performances in Moscow in 1935, which Brecht likely attended. The final essay delves into Brecht's unfinished exile poem Garden in progress, highlighting the inherent incompletion of artworks and historical processes.

The Brecht Yearbook remains a vital resource for scholars, artists, and enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive exploration of Brecht's life and work in the context of our ever-changing world.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781640141421