Political Theatre of Bertolt Brecht

Bertolt Brecht has a seminal influence on the theatrical scene all over the world. Bertolt Brecht believed strongly that art must be used to change conditions, ways of thinking and finally the world itself. Brecht's political convictions led him to recommend an alternative direction for the theatre.The author has undertaken a discussion of the concept of Political Theatre, its origin and development and the pioneer writers who influenced Brecht.The book reviews the political ideology and dramatic theory of Bertolt Brecht, including the concepts of Epic Theatre and the Theory of Alienation. The representative works of Brecht are analysed discussing the themes like war, capitalism, law and religion.

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Dr Bhagwat is a recognized Ph.D. Guide in English at the University of Mumbai and is an Associate Professor at K.J.Somaiya College of Science and Commerce.She has 3 years of experience as the Principal of N.S.S.College of Commerce.She has presented papers in National and International conferences and published research papers in reputed journals.