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The Caucasian Chalk Circle

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4 out of 5
Based on 8,179 Ratings and 272 Reviews

Book Description
Written in exile during the Second World War, the story of Brecht's classic play subverts an ancient Chinese tale - echoed in the Judgement of Solomon - in which two women claim the same child. The message of Brecht's parable is that resources should go to those who will make best use of them. Thanks to the rascally judge, Azdak, one of Brecht's most vivid creations, this story has a happy outcome... More
Book Information
PublisherMethuen Drama
BindingPaperback (41 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages128
ISBN-100413308502
ISBN-13978-0413308504
Publication Date07/01/2003
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About Bertolt Brecht (Author, Other Contributor) : Bertolt Brecht is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Bertolt Brecht include The Caucasian chalk circle, Drama for Reading and Performance: Collection 1.
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About Ralph Manheim (Translator) : Ralph Manheim is a published author and a translator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Ralph Manheim include Dear Mili, Cat and Mouse, The Neverending Story.
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About W. H. Auden (Translator) : W. H. Auden is a published editor of children's books. Published credits of W. H. Auden include The Golden Key (A Sunburst Book), Byron: Selected Poetry (Meridian), The Sonnets.
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