An edition of Der kaukasische Kreidekreis (1954)

The Caucasian chalk circle

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An edition of Der kaukasische Kreidekreis (1954)

The Caucasian chalk circle

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"The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a parable inspired by the Chinese play Chalk Circle. Written at the close of World War II, the story is set in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, and retells the tale of King Solomon and a child claimed by two mothers. A chalk circle is metaphorically drawn around a society misdirected in its priorities. Brecht's statements about class are cloaked in the innocence of a fable that whispers insistently to the audience.".

"Eric Bentley's English versions are widely viewed as the standard renderings of Brecht's work, ensuring that future readers will continue to come in close contact with this playwright who introduced a new way of thinking about the theater.".

"Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) is one of Germany's best-known playwrights. His social critiques, including The Good Woman of Setzuan, Mother Courage and Her Children, and The Threepenny Opera, resonate with modern audiences and continue to be frequently performed."--BOOK JACKET.

Publish Date
Language
English
Pages
104

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Cover of: The Caucasian chalk circle
The Caucasian chalk circle
1999, University of Minnesota Press
in English
Cover of: Der Kaukasische Kreidekreis
Der Kaukasische Kreidekreis
January 1998, Suhrkamp
Paperback in German
Cover of: Der kaukasische Kreidekreis.
Der kaukasische Kreidekreis.
1970, Suhrkamp
in German - 10. Aufl.
Cover of: The Caucasian chalk circle.
The Caucasian chalk circle.
1966, Grove Press
in English - Rev. English version and introd. by Eric Bentley.

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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-104).
Originally published: New York : Meridian, 1948.

Published in
Minneapolis

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
832/.912
Library of Congress
PT2603.R397 .K3913 1999, PT2603.R397.K3913, PT2603.R397 K3913 1999

The Physical Object

Pagination
xxvii, 104 p. ;
Number of pages
104

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL46857M
Internet Archive
caucasianchalkc000brec
ISBN 10
0816635285
LCCN
99046426
OCLC/WorldCat
42274571
Library Thing
36078
Goodreads
94597

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