Bertold Brecht

playwright

Bertold Brecht was a prominent German poet, playwright, and theater director whose works often critiqued the socio-political landscape of his time. He is best known for developing the concept of 'Verfremdungseffekt' or 'alienation effect' in theater, which aimed to provoke critical thinking in the audience. Brecht's career was significantly affected by the rise of the Nazi regime, leading him to exile in the United States, where he continued to create influential works that challenged traditional storytelling and engaged with political themes.