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Revolutionary fervor through a mother's evolution.
"The Mother" isn't just a piece of theatre; it's a gateway to historical and revolutionary consciousness. Brecht spins the tale of a simple working-class woman who becomes an emblem of change and hope amid the tumult of a Bolshevik revolution. For anyone interested in the intersection of personal growth and political upheaval or the potency of a mother’s love in the face of societal transformation, this book is a must-read.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780802131607
Authors:
Bertolt Brecht
Publisher: Grove Press
Date of Publication: 1994-04-08
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 329 readers)
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Revolutionary fervor through a mother's evolution.
"The Mother" isn't just a piece of theatre; it's a gateway to historical and revolutionary consciousness. Brecht spins the tale of a simple working-class woman who becomes an emblem of change and hope amid the tumult of a Bolshevik revolution. For anyone interested in the intersection of personal growth and political upheaval or the potency of a mother’s love in the face of societal transformation, this book is a must-read.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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