41 pages 1 hour read

Bertolt Brecht

Mother Courage and Her Children

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1939

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Reviews & Readership

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Reviews of Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children praise its profound anti-war message and powerful depiction of human resilience. Critics commend the compelling characterization of Mother Courage and Brecht's innovative use of epic theater techniques. However, some find its didactic style and emotional detachment challenging. Overall, it's a thought-provoking, if demanding, masterpiece.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mother Courage and Her Children?

Readers who appreciate thought-provoking political and social commentary in literature would enjoy Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht. Fans of Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World, who enjoy exploring themes of war, survival, and the human condition, will be particularly drawn to Brecht's work.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
German Literature
Education
Themes
Society: War
Relationships: Mothers
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Topics
Education
History: World