Mother Courage and Her Children
by Bertolt Brecht, David Hare
Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht, David Hare holds a well received rating of 3.66 out of 5, based on 9.7K reader ratings. First published in 1941. The book spans 112 pages.
About Mother Courage and Her Children
Widely considered one of the great dramatic creations of the modern stage, "Mother Courage and Her Children" is Bertolt Brecht's most passionate and profound statement against war. Set in the seventeenth century, the play follows Anna Fierling -- "Mother Courage" -- an itinerant trader, as she pulls her wagon of wares and her children through the blood and carnage of Europe's religious wars. Battered by hardships, brutality, and the degradation and death of her children, she ultimately finds herself alone with the one thing in which she truly believes -- her ramshackle wagon with its tattered flag and freight of boots and brandy. Fitting herself in its harness, the old woman manages, with the last of her strength, to drag it onward to the next battle. In the enduring figure of Mother Courage, Bertolt Brecht has created one of the most extraordinary characters in the literature of drama.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bertolt Brecht, David Hare |
| Published | 1941 |
| Pages | 112 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.66 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,705 |
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What genre is Mother Courage and Her Children?
Mother Courage and Her Children is categorized as Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Mother Courage and Her Children worth reading?
Based on 9.7K reader ratings, Mother Courage and Her Children has an average score of 3.66 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Mother Courage and Her Children?
Mother Courage and Her Children has 112 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Mother Courage and Her Children?
Mother Courage and Her Children was written by Bertolt Brecht, David Hare. It was first published in 1941.
What is the ISBN for Mother Courage and Her Children?
The ISBN-13 for Mother Courage and Her Children is 9781559703610.0.
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