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The
2007 Award |
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Brecht's Lover by Jacques-Pierre Amette
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ABOUT
THE BOOK |
| Brecht's
Lover is a fictional and hugely compelling tale of love and espionage. Offering
a fascinating insight into both the political and theatrical worlds of post-War
East Berlin, it is also a tender portrayal of one of the greatest playwrights
of the twentieth century. The
return of Bertolt Brecht to East Berlin in 1948 after years in exile is a cause
of considerable excitement, not least for the theatrical world, and he is encouraged
to find an outlet for his creative genius by establishing the Berliner Ensemble.
But equally watchful of his every action are the secret police, anxious to learn
exactly how far his Communist sympathies extend. Recruiting Maria Eich, Brecht's
young lover, into their service, they unleash an influence over the playwright
that will shape even his work. |
| ABOUT THE AUTHOR |
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French novelist, playwright and literary critic, Jacques-Pierre Amette is the author of some twenty books; La maîtresse de Brecht was awarded the 2003 Prix Goncourt. |
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