Brecht and critical theory: dialectics and contemporary aesthetics

Auteur :
Carney, Sean
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415349741
Date de publication :
7 juil. 2005
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
540 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A critical reassessment of the theory and theatre of Bertold Brecht, examining the influences of Brecht's aesthetics on the pre-eminent materialist critics of the twentieth century. Carney argues that an appreciation of Brecht's theory and theatre is essential to an understanding of contemporary critical theory.