About this title: Considered by many to be one of Brecht's masterpieces, Galileo explores the question of a scientist's social and ethical responsibility, as the brilliant Galileo must choose between his life and his life's work when confronted with the demands of the Inquisition. Through the dramatic characterization of the famous physicist, Brecht examines the issues of scientific morality and the difficult relationship between the intellectual and authority. This version of the play is the famous one that was brought to completion by Brecht himself, working with Charles Laughton, who played Galileo in the ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1966
ISBN-13:9780394171128ISBN:0394171128
Description: Good. Paperback. Good condition. Pages are clean. Binding is solid. Cover hs edge wear, bent corners and crease. One page is bent in corner. read more
Description: Very Good. 0802130593 Paperback, Condition: Very Good; this book is in very good condition with light discoloration due to aging and other light wear. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1966
ISBN-13:9780394171128ISBN:0394171128
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. 9th printing. 155 pgs in vg condition; cover has very slight wear on edges and removed sticker mark on front. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Grove Black Cat, New York
Date Published: 1966
Description: Good. No Jacket as Issued. Light wear to the wraps with a spine slant. Clean, bright pages. English version by Charles Laughton with an introduction by Eric Bentley. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780802130594ISBN:0802130593
Description: Acceptable. Overall below average used book. May have highlighting, underlining, notes, price sticker on cover, or be an ex-library book. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780802130594ISBN:0802130593
Description: Very Good. Slight cover wear with minor scuffing to edges. Minor markings and underlining on pages. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1966
ISBN-13:9780394171128ISBN:0394171128
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Name on edges and notes inside cover. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1966
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Ex) Library Copy. Moderate wear on Cover Interior Pages. Usual library markings. Library card removed from interior. 155 p. 18 cm. An Evergreen black cat book.. Translation of Leben des Galilei. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1966
ISBN-13:9780394171128ISBN:0394171128
Description: A good reading copy only. Previous owners name inscribed inside front. Book has tanning or browning due to normal aging process. -, Mass Market PaperBack, Good / read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1966
ISBN-13:9780394171128ISBN:0394171128
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Previous owners name inscribed inside front. Book has tanning or browning due to normal aging process. -, Trade PaperBack, Very Good / read more
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
"One of the better books I had to readin school, in fact I really liked it. Which is rare. But reading books from Brecht is always a nice addition to your usual reading tastes since they are nice to read, with fine humour and drama.
"Brecht beautifully dramatizes the last years of Galileo's life. He captures big concepts (religion, dogma, astrology, labor rights, intellect, obsession, theory) and weaves an engaging and thrilling work. Yay, Brecht!"
"I read this play for an English class and loved it. For me, it crystallized the struggle between religion and science. I have great respect for those who stand up with the truth against the status quo, and this play is about one such person."
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