Bertolt Brecht
10 February 1898 – 14 August 1956
Bertolt Brecht was a German playwright, poet, and theatre director who became one of the most influential dramatists of the 20th century. He developed the concept of epic theatre and the alienation effect, and his major works include The Threepenny Opera, Mother Courage and Her Children, and The Life of Galileo. A committed Marxist, he spent years in exile before founding the Berliner Ensemble in East Berlin.
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Life events
Brecht was born in Augsburg in the Kingdom of Bavaria.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis early play Trommeln in der Nacht was staged and won him the Kleist Prize.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgDie Dreigroschenoper, with music by Kurt Weill, became a major popular success in Berlin.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgBrecht married the actress Helene Weigel, a lifelong collaborator.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgAfter the Nazi seizure of power, Brecht left Germany and lived in various countries.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgBrecht wrote this anti-war epic drama during his exile.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgBrecht settled in Santa Monica, California, and worked on film and theatre projects.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgBrecht was questioned by HUAC and left the United States the following day.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgBrecht and Helene Weigel established the influential theatre company in East Berlin.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgBrecht died of a heart attack in East Berlin at the age of 58.
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