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Brecht’s *Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder*, written in 1938/39 while in Scandinavia, premiered at the Schauspielhaus Zürich on 19 April 1941. The play delivers a scathing critique of war economies, showing how large enterprises profit from conflict while ordinary people are exploited. As a hallmark of Brechtian epic theatre, it combines sharp political commentary with a satirical portrayal of a traveling salesman’s family, demanding that the war be fought back against. The work is frequently performed in both professional and amateur theatre settings and has been translated into multiple languages, including English, ensuring its continued influence in German drama studies and performance circles.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: Drama & Plays/Historical Drama
Authors: Bertolt Brecht
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