Threepenny NovelGrove Press, 1956 - 396 Seiten "Brecht's only novel is, of course, based on his own Threepenny Opera, which was itself based on John Gay's The Beggar's Opera. Set in Victorian London, the novel feels similar to Dickens in many ways, but written with a very dry humour and none of the sentimentality. The plot mostly involves the extremely dodgy business dealings of the characters Peachum and Macheath, along with some equally dubious bankers and financiers - in fact it feels surprisingly relevant to current times! A satirical yet rather subtle attack on capitalist society, Brecht's vision here is of a world in which the poor and weak are continually exploited in the most casual fashion by the powerful and unscrupulous who always come out on top. It's very good writing but may be a little slow-going for some."--Goodreads |
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... Aaron , owner of Aaron's chain shops , who , as Jacques explained , worked in conjunction with the Messrs Opper . " Mr Aaron , " said the younger Opper courteously , " whose name is doubtless not unknown to you , is very interested in ...
... Aaron , owner of Aaron's chain shops , who , as Jacques explained , worked in conjunction with the Messrs Opper . " Mr Aaron , " said the younger Opper courteously , " whose name is doubtless not unknown to you , is very interested in ...
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... Aaron and MacHeath , too , had to reduce their prices again . And at this stage the two concerns were on the verge of their great sales weeks ! The public had long since realised that this was a battle to the death between Aaron and ...
... Aaron and MacHeath , too , had to reduce their prices again . And at this stage the two concerns were on the verge of their great sales weeks ! The public had long since realised that this was a battle to the death between Aaron and ...
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... Aaron examined his finger - nails . No one seemed to want to say anything . So MacHeath continued : " An announcement , my dear Aaron , that our sales week was not taking place , would most certainly be undesirable . Just think how the ...
... Aaron examined his finger - nails . No one seemed to want to say anything . So MacHeath continued : " An announcement , my dear Aaron , that our sales week was not taking place , would most certainly be undesirable . Just think how the ...
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