This volume contains Brechts post-1950 adaptations of world dramatic classics for the Berliner Ensemble. Brechts remodeled versions show all of the great dramatists characteristic preoccupations: hatred of personal greatness; admiration of the people and hatred of war unless waged on behalf of the people who; to him; were the embodiment of wisdom and good sense. The Tutor is a 1950s adaptation of an 18th century play by J.M.R. Lenz and is a savage portrait of the subservience of German intellectuals and schoolmasters to the whims of the rich and powerful. Coriolanus is an unfinished adaptation of Shakespeares play; using the Roman story to reflect Marxist theories of class struggle. Don Juan; a collaborative adaptation of Moliegrave;res play; redefines the charming social parasite as both a ridiculous egoist and an example of a dangerously attractive; theatrically mythic personality type. The Trial of Joan of Arc at Rouen adapts a radio play by Anna Seghers which was based on the original records of the trial of Joan of Arc. Trumpets and Drums is an adaptation of Farquhars 18th century Restoration comedy The Recruiting Officer; which transfers the action to the American Civil War and introduces comments on imperialism and colonial conquest.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Not the usual suspects artwork / good stuff!By Susan JaneBeing a visual artist the first thing I do with any book is look at the pictures. The written part is going to be supporting this in any art book. I had stopped buying art journal books because the artwork was bland; simple looking (even when it wasnt); and often just versions of what everyone else was doing. Im also not fond of art books that are really sales pitches. I made an exception with this one because of who reviewed it and the whole idea of archetypes and art. As I flipped through the pages I was astonished that some of the art was by big names yet were very deep; often exotic; sometimes even profound. For that reason alone I gave this book 5 stars. Art journals dont have to be Picasso. Art journals can be 2 a.m. angry meaningly scribbles. But somewhere along the line real art has been lost to selling products and classes to beginners (or near beginners). Thats sad. Thats also a crime. At this point; I went to my bookshelf and pulled out "Alphabetica" which is the first pure art journal book I bought. Its about line; color; shape; and all that; but its also about energy; movement; and story. I know some dont like "Alphabetica" and I understand that. But I reference it because "Art Journal You Archetypes" has some great artwork. I; of course; am deficient in archetypes... nothing new there! But its an interesting process and I should be able to ignore the "buy my product" stuff as I work through the pages. I certainly hope other publishers stop printing Xerox clones and come up with new and exciting art journal books featuring a mixture of art at all levels. And while theyre at it; no more huge chapter of supplies; please. Put a basic list in the back. Wasting page count on endless discussions of glue; paint; etc. is almost pointless since supplies change within months sometimes. In the olden days of art books; they had a bibliography and list of suppliers.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I would skip this one.....sorryBy StaciI work in therapy; and thought I could use this book for myself and for my clients. Its not a book for concept application; instead; its basically a quiz; and a book of lists and interviews; with instructions on how to create a project that the interviewee contributed to the book. I dont like to sting people on reviews; but I cannot recommend this book.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Good bookBy movie loverWas helpful and thought provoking. Im not here to write a book report; but just to say; it was an interesting read.
