The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, 9780713685114
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Hitler as a gangster: a chillingly funny, timeless warning.

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

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  • Paperback

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    31 July 2007

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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: A Student Edition

This Student Edition of Brecht’s classic satire on the rise of Hitler features an extensive introduction and commentary that includes a plot summary, discussion of the context, themes, characters, style and language as well as questions for further study and notes on words and phrases in the text. It is the perfect edition for students of theatre and literature.

Described by Brecht as ‘a gangster play that would recall cert…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780713685114
ISBN-10:0713685115
Series:Student Editions
Author:Bertolt Brecht, Ralph Manheim, Non Worrall
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Methuen Drama
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:192
Edition:1st
Release Date:31 July 2007
Weight:189g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 12mm
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One of the greatest poets and dramatists of our century

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About The Author

Bertolt Brecht

Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) is acknowledged as one of the great dramatists whose plays, work with the Berliner Ensemble and writing have had a considerable influence on the theatre. His landmark plays include The Threepenny Opera and, while exiled from Germany and living in the USA, such masterpieces as Life of Galileo, Mother Courage and The Caucasian Chalk Circle.

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