Brecht's life and work

Bertolt Brecht was a German playwright and poet born in 1898, renowned for revolutionizing theater with his concept of "epic theater," which encourages audiences to think critically rather than emotionally. His works, like "Mother Courage" and "The Threepenny Opera," often critique social injustice and capitalism. Brecht's innovative techniques, such as breaking the "fourth wall" and using visible stage effects, aimed to remind viewers they were watching a performance, fostering reflection on real-world issues. His life was marked by political activism and exile during Nazi rule, and he remains a significant figure in modern theater and political art.