About this title: A morality masterpiece, The Caucasian Chalk Circle powerfully demonstrates Brecht's pioneering theatrical techniques. This version by Frank McGuinness is published to coincide with the National Theatre's production touring the UK. A servant girl sacrifices everything to protect a child abandoned in the heat of civil war. Order restored, she is made to confront the boy's biological mother in a legal contest over who deserves to keep him. The comical judge calls on an ancient tradition - the chalk circle - to resolve the dispute. Who wins? This version by Frank McGuinness was first presented ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Pr
Date Published: 1987-07
ISBN-13:9780394623726ISBN:039462372X
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Binding: S Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1966
Description: Very Good. Aside from some creasing to the cover, this book is nearly as good as new. It's free of markings and has likely never been read. It's tight with a square, solid and uncracked spine, and a clean, lustrous cover--you'll weep with joy when this book gets to you! ! ! read more
"I first read this in an old anthology of world literature that was thrown in a dumpster. . . I love it the most of any play I have ever read, and I'm not always sure why. Just read it again this weekend. Exciting, charming, disaster drama. Just lovely!"
"Read this for class. Good stuff. I like reading plays and this one was pretty interesting.
Can't imagine it being performed what with all the breaking out into song, but the characters were amusing - particularly the judge. It was a nice comment on the judicial system."
"I got to play the Narrator in this one. Brecht has a certain earthiness that can be hard to get used to but once you do you will probably love his wicked sense of humor and earnest attempts to bring Socialist thought into the arena."
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