Dimensions
129 x 198 x 18mm
Brecht's parable of good and evil was first performed in 1943 and remains one of his most popular and frequently produced plays worldwide. Three gods come to earth hoping to discover one really good person. No one can be found until they meet Shen Te, a prostitute with a heart of gold. Rewarded by the gods, she gives up her profession and buys a tobacco shop but finds it is impossible to survive as a good person in a corrupt world without the support of her ruthless alter ego Shui Ta. This unique bilingual edition allows students to compare the original German text with a translation by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner. His translation is original and accessible, using contemporary, lively language. This edition also includes a critical introduction and commentary notes on particular words and phrases.
