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Galileo

by Bertolt Brecht

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Considered by many to be one of Brecht's masterpieces, Galileo explores the question of a scientist's social and ethical responsibility, as the brilliant Galileo must choose between his life and his life's work when confronted with the demands of the Inquisition. Through the dramatic characterization of the famous physicist, Brecht examines the issues of scientific morality and the difficult relationship between the intellectual and authority.

Synopsis:

Considered by many to be one of Brecht's masterpieces, Galileo explores the question of a scientist's social and ethical responsibility, as the brilliant Galileo must choose between his life and his life's work when confronted with the demands of the Inquisition. Through the dramatic characterization of the famous physicist, Brecht examines the issues of scientific morality and the difficult relationship between the intellectual and authority. This version of the play is the famous one that was brought to completion by Brecht himself, working with Charles Laughton, who played Galileo in the first two American productions (Hollywood and New York, 1947). Since then the play has become a classic in the world repertoire. "The play which most strongly stamped on my mind a sense of Brecht's great stature as an artist of the modern theatre was Galileo." - Harold Clurman; "Thoughtful and profoundly sensitive." - Newsweek.

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Bertolt Brecht was born in Augsburg, Germany, in 1898 and died in Berlin in 1956. With plays such as The Threepenny Opera, Mother Courage, Life of Galileo, and The Caucasian Chalk Circle, he cemented his reputation as one of the most modern and innovative of twentieth century dramatists.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780802130594

Editor:

Bentley, Eric

Translator:

Laughton, Charles

Translator:

Laughton, Charles

Author:

Brecht, Bertolt

Author:

Bentley, Eric

Publisher:

Grove Press

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Continental european

Subject:

Galilei, galileo, 1564-1642

Subject:

Continental european drama (dramatic works by

Subject:

Galilei, Galileo

Subject:

Drama

Subject:

Galilei, Galileo - Drama

Subject:

Drama-Women and Ethnic

Edition Number:

Grove Press ed.

Edition Description:

Trade Paper

Series:

Brecht, Bertolt

Series Volume:

C-105

Publication Date:

19940131

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

160

Dimensions:

8.25 x 5.38 in 3 oz

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Product details 160 pages Grove/Atlantic - 1994-01-00 English 9780802130594 Reviews:

"Review" by , Considered by many to be one of Brecht's masterpieces, Galileo explores the question of a scientist's social and ethical responsibility, as the brilliant Galileo must choose between his life and his life's work when confronted with the demands of the Inquisition. Through the dramatic characterization of the famous physicist, Brecht examines the issues of scientific morality and the difficult relationship between the intellectual and authority.

"Synopsis" by Firebrand,

Considered by many to be one of Brecht's masterpieces, Galileo explores the question of a scientist's social and ethical responsibility, as the brilliant Galileo must choose between his life and his life's work when confronted with the demands of the Inquisition. Through the dramatic characterization of the famous physicist, Brecht examines the issues of scientific morality and the difficult relationship between the intellectual and authority. This version of the play is the famous one that was brought to completion by Brecht himself, working with Charles Laughton, who played Galileo in the first two American productions (Hollywood and New York, 1947). Since then the play has become a classic in the world repertoire. "The play which most strongly stamped on my mind a sense of Brecht's great stature as an artist of the modern theatre was Galileo." - Harold Clurman; "Thoughtful and profoundly sensitive." - Newsweek.