Galileo by Bertolt Brecht
A Play in Fifteen Scenes
This play delves into the life of the renowned Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, who challenged the church's belief in a geocentric universe. It explores his struggles against the Catholic Church, his recantation, and the consequences of his actions on his life and those around him. The narrative also examines the conflict between science and religion, the ethics of scientific discovery, and the price of truth.
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- Published
- 1938
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 155
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Leben Des Galilei
- Life of Galileo
- The Life of Galileo
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- 5th on Best Science Book Ever (the Royal Institution of Great Britain)
- 47th on 100 Essential Books (Bravo! Magazine)
- 71st on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)
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