Bertolt Brecht's adaptations and anti-capitalist aesthetics today by Anthony Squiers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Squiers, Anthony, author.

Series:

Consciousness, literature & the arts 61

Consciousness, literature and the arts volume 61

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956--Criticism and interpretation.

Brecht, Bertolt.

Literature--Adaptations.

Literature.

Genre:

Literary criticism

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Leiden Boston Brill [2025]

Summary:

"This book examines Brecht's theory and method of adaptation. It first reconstructs it into a single framework using four key Brechtian concepts: Fabel, gestus, estrangement effects, and historicizing. It then uses that framework to analyse four Brechtian adaptations: The Tutor, Don Juan, "Socrates Wounded," and Kriegsfibel. It argues that adaptation occupies a previously unrealised central place in Brecht's thought, demonstrating that he provides us with a unique way to think about adaptation-as material transformation. It concludes by describing how Brecht is useful for anti-capitalist aesthetics today because through him one can foster a new consciousness which enables better social conditions to be created. This book is practical for both theatre practitioners and artists as well as theorists"-- Provided by publisher

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 03, 2025)

Other Format:

Print version Squiers, Anthony. Bertolt Brecht's adaptations and anti-capitalist aesthetics today

ISBN:

9004721878

9789004721876

OCLC:

1478245280

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