The Good Person Of Szechwan

The Good Person Of Szechwan

'Brecht's dark, dazzling world-view...makes an absolutely devastating impact. The play is fuelled by the brilliant perception that everyone requires such a dual or split personality to survive.' Evening Standard Three gods come to earth hoping to discover one really good person. No one can be found until they meet Shen Te, a prostitute with a heart of gold. 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 language as well as questions for further study and notes on words and phrases in the text. It is the perfect edition for students of theatre and literature.

  • Format: Paperback | 224 pages
  • Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 14mm | 190g
  • Publication date: 15 Mar 2012
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Imprint: Methuen Drama
  • Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Illustrations note: n/a
  • ISBN10: 140810007X
  • ISBN13: 9781408100073
  • Bestsellers rank: 274,363

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