Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hamm · Bertolt Brecht

[ On the East German uprising against Soviet occup

Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.

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Bertolt Brecht

1898-02-10 — 1956-08-14 · Augsburgo

Bertolt Brecht was a highly influential German playwright, poet, and theatre director. He is renowned for his pioneering work in epic theatre, which aimed to provoke critical thought rather than emotional immersion. His writings often carried strong political and social messages, critiquing capitalism, war, and injustice. Brecht's innovative techniques, such as the alienation effect (Verfremdungseffekt), revolutionized modern theatre.