Bertolt Brecht: A Literary Life

This first English language biography of Bertolt Brecht (1898–1956) in two decades paints a strikingly new picture of one of the twentieth century''s most controversial cultural icons.

Drawing on letters, diaries and unpublished material, including Brecht''s medical records, Parker offers a rich and enthralling account of Brecht''s life and work, viewed through the prism of the artist. Tracing h...