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136 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780816635276
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Publication date: 15 November 1999
Description
In 1952, Hannah Arendt hailed Bertolt Brecht as "beyond a doubt the greatest living German poet and possibly the greatest living European playwright." His plays, widely taught and studied, are searing critiques of civilizations run amok.During the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,150 reviews
Moods
challenging 33%
dark 23%
inspiring 23%
sad 19%
emotional 17%
tense 14%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, ClassismMinor
Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt136 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780816635276
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Publication date: 15 November 1999
Description
In 1952, Hannah Arendt hailed Bertolt Brecht as "beyond a doubt the greatest living German poet and possibly the greatest living European playwright." His plays, widely taught and studied, are searing critiques of civilizations run amok.During the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,150 reviews
Moods
challenging 33%
dark 23%
inspiring 23%
sad 19%
emotional 17%
tense 14%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, ClassismMinor
Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt