This Student Edition of Brecht's classic dramatisation of the conflict
between free enquiry and official ideology 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
Along with Mother Courage, the character of Galileo is one of Brecht's
greatest creations, immensely live, human and complex. Unable to
resist his appetite for scientific investigation, Galileo's heretical
discoveries about the solar system bring him to the attention of the
Inquisition. He is scared into publicly abjuring his theories but,
despite his self-contempt, goes on working in private, eventually
helping to smuggle his writings out of the country. As an examination
of the problems that face not only the scientist but also the whole
spirit of free inquiry when brought into conflict with the
requirements of government or official ideology, Life of Galileo has
few equals. Written in exile in 1937-9 and first performed in Zurich
in 1943, Galileo was first staged in English in 1947 by Joseph Losey
in a version jointly prepared by Brecht and Charles Laughton, who
played the title role. Printed here is the complete translation by
John Willett.
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ISBN
9781472538192
Publisert
2014
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Methuen Drama
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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