A reissue of Brecht's classic play written in exile. In this savage and witty parable, the rise of Hitler is recast as a small-time Chicago gangster's takeover of the city's greengrocery trade. Included are Brecht's own notes and commentary by John...
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A reissue of Brecht's classic play written in exile. In this savage and witty parable, the rise of Hitler is recast as a small-time Chicago gangster's takeover of the city's greengrocery trade. Included are Brecht's own notes and commentary by John Willett and Ralph Manheim. Cover -- Contents -- Introduction -- THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI: A parable play -- Chronological Table -- NOTES AND VARIANTS -- Texts -- Instructions for performance -- Alternative Prologues -- Notes -- Later Texts -- Notes -- Songs for the Berliner Ensemble production -- Editorial Note.
