The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Bertolt Brecht
A Parable Play
"The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" is a satirical play that uses the rise of a fictional 1930s Chicago mobster, Arturo Ui, to parallel the rise of Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany. The narrative is a critique of those who allowed Hitler to come to power, emphasizing that his rise was indeed resistible. The play explores themes of power, corruption, manipulation, and the dangers of complacency, showcasing the destructive potential of unchecked ambition and the failure of society to prevent the ascent of dangerous individuals.
The 2430th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1941
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-120
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 54th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 100th on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)