brecht
Definition
Proper noun * Bertolt Brecht: A German dramatist, poet, and theatre practitioner. He is renowned for developing a distinctive style of theatre known as "epic theatre" (or "dialectical theatre"), which aimed to provoke rational thought and social criticism in the audience rather than emotional identification.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The play's structure is heavily influenced by the techniques of Brecht.
- Students of modern drama often study the works of Brecht.
- The director used a Brechtian approach to staging the historical event.
Advanced Usage
- Brechtian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Bertolt Brecht's theories and style of theatre.
- The use of direct address to the audience was a Brechtian device to break the illusion of the play.
Variants and Related Words
- Brechtian (adjective): Describing techniques, styles, or effects aligned with Brecht's theories (e.g., alienation effect, episodic narrative, use of songs and placards).
Synonyms
- Dramatist (in the specific context of his profession).
- Playwright (in the specific context of his profession).
- Theatre practitioner.
Related Concepts & Context
- Epic theatre: The theatrical style he pioneered.
- Verfremdungseffekt (Alienation Effect): A key technique in his style designed to prevent audience empathy and encourage critical distance.
- Dialectical theatre: Another term for his methodological approach.
- Notable works include , , , and .
Noun
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German dramatist and poet who developed a style of epic theater (1898-1956)
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