Format:
xvii, 474 Seiten :
,
Illustrationen.
ISBN:
978-1-108-48968-3
,
978-1-108-74745-5
Series Statement:
Classics after antiquity
Content:
"This wide-ranging, detailed and engaging study of Brecht's complex relationship with Greek tragedy and tragic tradition argues that this is fundamental for understanding his radicalism. Featuring an extensive discussion of Brecht's The Antigone of Sophocles (1948) and further related works (the Antigone model book and the Small Organon for the Theatre), this monograph includes the first-ever publication of the complete set of colour photographs taken by Ruth Berlau. This is complemented by comparatist explorations of many of Brecht's own plays as his experiments with the 'big form'. The significance for Brecht of the Greek tragic tradition is positioned in relation to other formative influences on his work (Asian theatre, naturalism, comedy, Schiller and Shakespeare). Brecht emerges as a theatre artist of enormous range and creativity, who has succeeded in reshaping and re-energizing tragedy conceptualized as the 'big form' and has carved paths for its continued artistic and political relevance"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe Brecht and Greek tragedy Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 20221 ISBN 9781108779210
Language:
English
Subjects:
German Studies
Keywords:
Antike
;
Tragödie
;
Rezeption
;
1898-1956 Brecht, Bertolt
;
1898-1956 Die Antigone des Sophokles Brecht, Bertolt
;
1898-1956 Antigonemodell 1948 Brecht, Bertolt
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