Modern ยท Drama / poetry
The Good Person of Szechwan
by Bertolt Brecht. A major work by Bertolt Brecht exploring capitalism, war, theatrical form; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.
- Date
- 1943
- Origin
- Germany
- Era
- Modern
- Genre
- Drama / poetry
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Length
- Medium
- Collection
- The Western Canon
Subjects and themes
Why it matters
A major work by Bertolt Brecht exploring capitalism, war, theatrical form; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.
This work is included in the collection on the basis of expanded / modern canon. Its cataloged influence level is 4 out of 5.