Bertolt Brecht
Bertolt Brecht was a German playwright, poet, and theatre director, renowned for his revolutionary contributions to modern theatre, particularly through his development of the 'alienation effect' which aimed to provoke critical thinking in audiences. His works, such as 'The Threepenny Opera,' remain influential in theatrical literature.
Born on Feb 10, 1898 (127 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 76,912 | $280,000 | 97$ |
| Totals | 1 | 220,892,331 | 76,912 | $280,000 | 97$ |
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Pakistan:
Bertolt Brecht's poem, The Solution, describes the disenchantment among the people with their increasingly autocratic democracy.
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Spain:
Bertolt Brecht wrote a farce that portrayed Nazi leaders as gangsters.
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Peru:
Bertolt Brecht's work is referenced to highlight the themes of cynicism and double standards in politics.
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Switzerland:
Bertolt Brecht was a prominent figure in the theater world who influenced Benno Besson's career.
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Argentina:
Bertolt Brecht is referenced for teaching that one could still sing in dark times.
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Greece:
Bertolt Brecht is mentioned as a book that a young man grabbed from a shelf in a bookstore.
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Switzerland:
Bertolt Brecht was a significant playwright who faced challenges during his exile.
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Portugal:
Bertolt Brecht's work inspires the play 'Os Sete Pecados Mortais dos Pequeno-Burgueses'.
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United Kingdom:
Bertolt Brecht was a playwright and poet who was a friend of the Feuchtwanger family and also fled Germany.
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Switzerland:
Bertolt Brecht provided a clear answer to the ethical questions surrounding responsibility and violence.
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