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Bertolt Brecht

Writing

Born February 10, 1898 · Augsburg, Germany

Died August 14, 1956

Also known as Bert Brecht · Бертольд Брехт

Biography

Eugen Berthold Friedrich "Bertolt" Brecht was a German poet, playwright, and theatre director of the 20th century.

Awards & recognition

  • International Stalin PrizePeace
  • National Prize of East Germany
  • star on Playwrights' Sidewalk
  • Tony AwardBest Original Score · 1977 · nominated
  • Tony AwardBest Play · 1963 · nominated
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  • Nobel Prize in Literature · 1956 · nominated

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