This Student Edition of Brechts classic dramatisation of the conflictover possession of a child features an extensiveintroduction and commentary that includes a plot summary; discussion ofthe context; themes; characters; style and language as well asquestions 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 Brechts 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 Brechts epic theatre.This volume contains expert notes on the authors 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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