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Writing in exile in the USA during the Second World War, Brecht borrowed from an ancient Chinese story-echoed in the Judgement of Solomon-in which two women both claim the same child. Brecht's subversion of this tale provides a parable which seems to say that resources should go to those in... read more
First Sentence
As the lights go up, the SINGER is seen sitting on the floor, a black sheepskin cloak round his shoulders, and a little, well-thumbed notebook in his hand.
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Authors & Contributors
- Ralph Manheim (Author)
- Bertolt Brecht
- Eric Bentley
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