Life Of GalileoBloomsbury Publishing, 13.02.2015 - 192 Seiten This Student Edition of Brecht's classic dramatisation of the conflict between free enquiry and official ideology features an extensive introduction and commentary that includes a plot summary, discussion of the context, themes, characters, style and language as well as questions for further study and notes on words and phrases in the text. It is the perfect edition for students of theatre and literature Along with Mother Courage, the character of Galileo is one of Brecht's greatest creations, immensely live, human and complex. Unable to resist his appetite for scientific investigation, Galileo's heretical discoveries about the solar system bring him to the attention of the Inquisition. He is scared into publicly abjuring his theories but, despite his self-contempt, goes on working in private, eventually helping to smuggle his writings out of the country. As an examination of the problems that face not only the scientist but also the whole spirit of free inquiry when brought into conflict with the requirements of government or official ideology, Life of Galileo has few equals. Written in exile in 1937-9 and first performed in Zurich in 1943, Galileo was first staged in English in 1947 by Joseph Losey in a version jointly prepared by Brecht and Charles Laughton, who played the title role. Printed here is the complete translation by John Willett. |
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... out before he has a chance to look through the telescope . As he leaves , the Chamberlain remarks that Galileo's claims will be referred to the papal astronomer in Rome . Scene 5 Virginia is sent home from the convent because PLOT xiii.
... out before he has a chance to look through the telescope . As he leaves , the Chamberlain remarks that Galileo's claims will be referred to the papal astronomer in Rome . Scene 5 Virginia is sent home from the convent because PLOT xiii.
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... Rome , 1616. In the Collegium Romanum monks , priests and Catholic scholars joke hilariously at Galileo's expense , pretending the rotating earth makes them dizzy . Two papal astronomers emerge from conclave , displeased that the ...
... Rome , 1616. In the Collegium Romanum monks , priests and Catholic scholars joke hilariously at Galileo's expense , pretending the rotating earth makes them dizzy . Two papal astronomers emerge from conclave , displeased that the ...
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Bertolt Brecht. welcomes Galileo to the fleshpots of Rome . Galileo declines his invitation to look over the available ladies and continues to discuss astronomy with Bellarmin who suggests that God might have devised a random ...
Bertolt Brecht. welcomes Galileo to the fleshpots of Rome . Galileo declines his invitation to look over the available ladies and continues to discuss astronomy with Bellarmin who suggests that God might have devised a random ...
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... Rome . Scene 12 The Pope gives an audience to the Cardinal Inquisitor in his robing room at the Vatican . In his undergarments he rejects the Inquisitor's suggestions that he should interfere with the new science . The Inquisitor ...
... Rome . Scene 12 The Pope gives an audience to the Cardinal Inquisitor in his robing room at the Vatican . In his undergarments he rejects the Inquisitor's suggestions that he should interfere with the new science . The Inquisitor ...
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