Explore Bertolt Brecht's powerful play, "Galileo," translated by John Willett, which delves into the life of the renowned scientist whose revolutionary discoveries about the solar system challenged the status quo and drew the ire of the Inquisition. This edition, published on January 8, 2006, features 192 pages of insightful commentary, historical context, stage production photographs, and a helpful glossary, making it a perfect resource for anyone interested in Brecht's work or the interplay of science and society. Discover the complexities of Galileo's character as he navigates persecution while remaining committed to his groundbreaking ideas.
The figure of Galileo, whose ''heretical'' discoveries about the solar system brought him to the attention of the Inquisition, is one Brecht''s most human and complex creations. Temporarily silenced by the Inquisition''s threat of torture, and forced to abjure his theories publicly, Galileo continues to work in private, eventually smuggling his work out of the country. ''One of the greatest poets and dramatists of our century'' (Observer)'
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