Good Person of Szechwan Brecht Bertolt
Good Person of Szechwan Brecht Bertolt 'Brecht's dark, dazzling world-view...makes an absolutely devastating impact. No one can be found until they meet Shen Te, a prostitute with a heart of gold.…
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Good Person of Szechwan Brecht Bertolt
'Brecht's dark, dazzling world-view...makes an absolutely devastating impact. No one can be found until they meet Shen Te, a prostitute with a heart of gold. The play is fuelled by the brilliant perception that everyone requires such a dual or split personality to survive.' Evening StandardThree gods come to earth hoping to discover one really good person.
Rewarded by the gods, she gives up her profession and buys a tabacco shop but finds it is impossible to survive as a good person in a corrupt world without the support of her ruthless alter ego Shui Ta.Brecht's parable of good and evil was first performed in 1943 and remains one of his most popular and frequently produced plays worldwide.This Student Edition features an extensive introduction and commentary that includes a plot summary, discussion of the context, themes, characters, style and
Bertolt Brecht