BRECHT'S LOVER; TRANS. BY ANDREW BROWN

the long version

"The return of Bertolt Brecht to East Berlin in 1948 after years in exile is a cause of considerable excitement, not least for the theatrical world. Encouraged to find an outlet for his creative genius, he establishes the Berliner Ensemble, surrounding himself with an array of talented artists, all eager to learn from the great master. But equally watchful of Brecht's every action are the secret police, anxious to discover exactly how far his Communist sympathies extend. Recruiting Maria Eich, Brecht's young lover, into their service, they unleash an influence over the playwright that will shape even his work." "Brecht's Lover is a fictional tale of love and espionage. Offering an insight into both the political and theatrical worlds of post-war East Berlin, it is also a portrayal of one of the greatest playwrights of the twentieth century."--BOOK JACKET.