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The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Paperback, New Edition - New Edition)
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The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Paperback, New Edition - New Edition)
Series: Student Editions
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Price R304
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This Student Edition of Brecht's classic dramatisation of the
conflict over possession of a child features an extensive
introduction and commentary that includes a plot summary,
discussion of the context, themes, characters, style and language
as well as questions for further study and notes on words and
phrases in the text. It is the perfect edition for students of
theatre and literature.
Brecht projects an ancient Chinese story onto a realistic setting
in Soviet Georgia. In a theme that echoes the Judgment of Solomon,
two women argue over the possession of a child; thanks to the
unruly judge, Azdak (one of Brecht's most vivid creations) natural
justice is done and the peasant Grusha keeps the child she loves,
even though she is not its mother.
Written in exile in the United States during the Second World War,
"The Caucasian Chalk Circle" is a politically-charged, much-revived
and complex example of Brecht's epic theatre.
This volume contains expert notes on the author's life and work,
historical and political background to the play, photographs from
stage productions and a glossary of difficult words and phrases. It
features the acclaimed translation by James and Tania Stern with W.
H. Auden.
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