Brecht and the Bible - (University of North Carolina Studies in Germanic Languages a) by G Ronald Murphy (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This study identifies the underlying patterns of persistent biblical allusion in the work of renowned playwright Bertolt Brecht.
- Author(s): G Ronald Murphy
- 122 Pages
- Drama, European
- Series Name: University of North Carolina Studies in Germanic Languages a
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Book Synopsis
This study identifies the underlying patterns of persistent biblical allusion in the work of renowned playwright Bertolt Brecht. Rather than reducing Brecht's use of the Bible to the purely satirical, the author interprets the full dramatic function of Brecht's complex use of scripture. Using examples from plays written throughout the span of Brecht's career, Murphy shows how Brecht invokes the stories of Old Testament figures such as Job and Isaiah as well as the crucifixion accounts of the New Testament in order to build sympathetic characters and explore his more political themes.Review Quotes
"[Murphy] establishes an impressive case for his contention that Brecht did not make use of the Bible only in a negative sense (for purposes of parody, humor, alienation, satire, and just plain blasphemy) but also--and here he has invaded practically virgin territory--in a positive way. . . . it represents a breakthrough in Brecht studies."--Theological Studies
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .28 Inches (D)
Weight: .41 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 122
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: European
Series Title: University of North Carolina Studies in Germanic Languages a
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: G Ronald Murphy
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 2020
TCIN: 1004455029
UPC: 9781469656748
Item Number (DPCI): 247-22-3977
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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