Bertolt Brecht
1898 - 1956
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Biography
Bertolt Brecht was a German playwright, poet, and theater director known for his epic theater style. He was a key figure in 20th-century theater with works like 'The Threepenny Opera' and 'Mother Courage and Her Children'. Brecht's approach to theater aimed to provoke critical thought and social change, often breaking the fourth wall and employing various techniques to distance the audience emotionally from the characters.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it.
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Unhappy is the land that is in need of heroes.
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For if potent men much suffering bring, They are still to us more excellent than those who bring no suffering.
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Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.
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What is the robbery of a bank compared to the founding of a bank?