Mother Courage Children by Brecht Bertolt, First Edition (22 results)

paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mother Courage and Her Children is widely regarded as Brecht's best work, a theatrical landmark and one of the most powerful anti-war plays in history. This translation by Michael Hofmann was published to coincide with the UK tour by English Touring Theatre in 2006.In this chronicle of the Thirty Years War of the seventeenth century, Mother Courage follows the armies back and forth across Europe, selling provisions and liquor from her canteen wagon. As the action of the play progresses between the years 1624 and 1646 she loses her children to the war but remains indomitable, refusing to part with her livelihood - the wagon. The play is one of the most celebrated examples of Epic Theatre and of Brecht's use of alienation effect to focus attention on the issues of the play above the individual characters. It remains regarded as one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century and one of the great anti-war plays of all time. The Berlin production of 1949, with Helene Weigel as Mother Courage, marked the foundation of the Berliner Ensemble.Translated by the celebrated, German-born translator Michael Hofmann who has won multiple awards for his translation of works from German into English, the stage production was acclaimed for his 'gutsy,colloquial translation' (The Stage). Mother Courage and Her Children is widely regarded as Brecht's best work, a theatrical landmark and one of the most powerful anti-war plays in history. This new translation by Michael Hofmann was published to coincide with the national UK tour by English Touring Theatre in 2006. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this chronicle of the European Thirty Years War and taking place between the years 1624 and 1636, Mother Courage follows the armies back and forth across Europe, selling provisions and liquor from her canteen wagon to whomever she can. One by one she loses her children to the war but will not part with her livelihood - the wagon. The Berlin production of 1949, with Helene Weigel as Mother Courage, marked the foundation of the Berliner Ensemble. Considered by many to be one of the greatest anti-war plays ever written and Brecht's masterpiece, the play is a powerful example of Epic Theatre and Brecht's use of alienationeffect to focus attention not on individual characters but on theissues of the play. This edition published in Methuen Drama's Modern Classics series offers a full introduction as well as Brecht's own notes and textual variants, setting it apart from all other editions available in the English language. The play is presented in John Willett's trusted translation.'One of the greatest poets and dramatists of our century' (Observer). In Methuen Drama's Modern Classics series, this edition of Brecht's anti-war masterpiece translated by John Willett features an extensive introduction and Brecht's notes and textual variants. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, Sixteenth Printing. Not price-clipped ($1.95 price intact). Published by Grove Press, 1966. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First edition, third printing (full number line) of this soft cover. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, no indications of previous ownership.

First Edition, First Printing 1971 of this Grove Evergreen publication, cover illustration by John Howard. -- English version by Eric Bentley, complete and unabridged. -- Softcover. Condition: fine. ISBN 0802130828.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Jacket a little edge-worn, tanned on spine. Mother Courage translated by Eric Bentley, St. Joan by Frank Jones, The Good Person of Szechwan by John Willett.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. VG / VG. 1st Printing of the 1972 Pantheon stated 1st US Edition thus, edited, with introduction, by Ralph Manheim and John Willett, with translations by Manheim, Wolfgang Sauerlander, Frank Jones. Book is securely bound, faintly and uniformly age toned and free of markings and blemishes; has a hint of cocking and some light age mottling along the top edge. Cover and price clipped Dust Jacket are clean, with mild age toning / fading, gently rubbed and bumped corners, joints, heads, tails, straight hinges and edges, chipping to DJ at the head, tail and joints, and boldly legible, crisply distinct lettering and design. (Please see Seller images). ISBN 0394471075. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. ADDITIONAL CHARGE (DUE TO APPROX 2.25# SHIPPING WEIGHT) MAY APPLY IF SHIPPED OUTSIDE CONTINENTAL US; CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING or for more information, details or photos.

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. Translated from the German by John Willett. With commentary and notes by Hugh Rorrison. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Methuen Student Edition. Printed in Great Britain. Slight shelfwear, otherwise a nice clean tight softcover copy. 101pp. SB-41.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. VG / VG. Stated 1963 2nd Printing of the 1962 Methuen 1st Edition thus, of 1960 METHUEN BRECHT SERIES. Book is straight, square, securely bound, uniformly age toned (some age mottling along the edges), and, except for bookplate pasted to front pastedown, free of other markings and blemishes. Cover is clean and bright, with sharp corners and joints, a ripple across width of front board, soil spot and bump to front panel near bottom, gently bumped headband and tail, straight spine, hinges and other edges, and boldly legible, crisply distinct gilt stamped lettering and design. Dust Jacket is clipped at top and bottom of front flap, age toned and mottled, and rubbed along hinges, with chipping throughout, many tears tape-repaired, 1" square loss at front panel bottom corner - none of the flaws interfere with lDJ lettering or design. Please see Seller images). Pre-ISBN. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING if any questions or for more information, details or photos.

Hardcover. xxi, 467p., introduction, the plays, notes & variants, stamped H on front free endpaper and a yellow sticker on pasted down else a very good first US edition stated in two color cloth boards and gilt, lightly-worn unclipped dj.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition of Collected plays Octavo hardback Orange cloth gilt . 320 pp. Very Good condition. No inscriptions.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Stapled wraps, illustrated front cover (by Ralph Steadman), 8 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches, 76 pp. Near fine (date written on the very of the second leaf, else fine). The play "in a version by Hanif Kureishi, from a literal translation by Sue Davies, lyrics by Sue Davies". (K035).

Paperback. Printed pages: 76. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First printing of Hanif Kureishi's new adaptation, from a translation by Sue Davies. Issued by the RSC for Howard Davies' 1984 production at the Barbican Theatre, starring Dame Judi Dench. Card covers with illustration by Ralf Steadman. The book upper and lower edges are cut at slight angle, we're not sure if this is by design or a production flaw. Light rubbing to covers, otherwise very clean throughout. Inscribed and signed by Judi Dench to title page: For Norman with love, Judi Dench'. Overall condition is Very Good. International postage will be less than the stated rate. Actual costs are Europe £12.00; USA £15.00; Oceania £16.00; Rest of World £16.00. A postage refund will be made after the order has been placed. Size: 5.75 x 8.25 inches (14.5 x 21 cm). Signed by Author.