Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
-- Just as Brecht in his great works reshaped the modern theatre, Bentley in his writings on Brecht dictated the playwright and poet's literary fate for the U.S. and beyond. This all-inclusive volume contains Bentley's published analyses and commentaries on Brecht's plays, as well as some new thoughts of recent years. The Brecht-Bentley correspondence is also collected here for the first time.
Synopsis
Included in this are Bentley's published analyses and commentaries on Brecht's plays, as well as some new thoughts of recent years. Also included is Bentley's highly personal memoir of his years with Brecht; his personal recollections of Charles Laughton's L.A. production of Galileo and Brecht's testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Description
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.