{"product_id":"2026200007316-secondhand-brecht-on-theatre-the-development-of-an-aesthetic","title":"Brecht On Theatre: The Development Of An Aesthetic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Tears along folds of jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in dramatic theory, Brecht on Theatre: The Development of an Aesthetic presents the collected essays, notes, and theoretical writings of one of the twentieth century's most revolutionary playwrights and directors. Compiled and translated by John Willett, the volume chronicles Brecht's evolving ideas over several decades, tracing the full development of his concept of Epic Theatre — a radical departure from Aristotelian dramatic tradition that sought to engage audiences intellectually rather than draw them into emotional identification with characters. With characteristic precision and wit, Brecht argues for the Verfremdungseffekt, or alienation effect, as a central theatrical device designed to provoke critical thinking and social awareness in the spectator. The writing moves fluidly between manifesto, practical instruction, and philosophical reflection, illustrating how Brecht's aesthetic theories were inseparable from his Marxist political convictions. Essential reading for students of theatre, literature, and cultural theory, this collection remains the definitive primary source for understanding one of the most influential and debated theatrical philosophies of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887896146139,"sku":"2026200007316-SECONDHAND","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/aa81d490-a4dc-445f-b335-c2158cb28cd2.png?v=1781748170","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007316-secondhand-brecht-on-theatre-the-development-of-an-aesthetic","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}