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The play was begun in 1938 but not completed until 1941, while the author was in exile in the united states. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of the good woman of setzuan by bertolt brecht. The good woman of setzuan, written during brecht s exile and set in communist china, is a parable of a young woman torn between obligation and reality, between love and practicality, and between her own needs and those of her friends and neighbors. Books stated in very good condition will be close to new with minimal wear. The good woman of setzuan revised english version by eric bentley by bertolt brecht and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. The good woman of setzuan, written during brechts exile and set in precommunist china, is a parable of a young woman torn between obligation and reality, between love and practicality, and between her own needs and those of her friends and neighbors. Steffin was a german actress, writer, and translator, and brechts secretary. Ebook the good woman of setzuan as pdf download portable. The good woman of sezuan is my favourite play of brecht s and i really recommend it to anyone who is interested in german literature and plays. Contains the plays the good woman of setzuan the ca. Set in communist china, bertolt brecht presents the parable of a young woman torn between obligation and reality, love and practicality, her own needs and those of her friends and neighbours. The good woman of setzuan mass market paperback january 1, 1966 by bertolt brecht author.
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