Mother Courage and her children
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Author
Contributions
- Willett, John, 1917-2002 - Contributor
- Rorrison, Hugh - Contributor
Publication
1983 - Methuen Drama, London, England
Language
English
Word Count
40,000 words, Guess
Page Count
160 pages
Physical Format
Electronic resource
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL44530028M
Classifications
- DDC832.912
- LCCPT2603.R397
Description
In this chronicle of the Thirty Years War of the 17th century, Mother Courage follows the armies back and forth across Europe, selling provisions and liquor from her canteen wagon. As the action of the play progresses between the years 1624 and 1646 she loses her children to the war but remains indomitable, refusing to part with her livelihood - the wagon. The play is one of the most celebrated examples of Epic Theatre and of Brecht's use of alienation effect to focus attention on the issues of the play above the individual characters.
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