When and where was Bertolt Brecht born?
Eugen Berthold Friedrich Brecht was born on the 10th of February 1898 in Augsburg, Germany. His parents were a devout Protestant mother and a Roman Catholic father who converted for their wedding.
Questions about Bertolt Brecht
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What major political event caused Bertolt Brecht to flee Nazi Germany?
Brecht fled Nazi Germany in February 1933 just after Hitler took power. He moved to Southern California upon receiving his U.S. visa in May 1941.
Who did Bertolt Brecht collaborate with to create The Threepenny Opera?
Bertolt Brecht wrote The Threepenny Opera with Elisabeth Hauptmann and Kurt Weill that year. Herbert Ihering reviewed Drums in the Night in the Berliner Börsen-Courier on the 5th of October 1922.
Why did Bertolt Brecht testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee?
In September 1947 Bertolt Brecht was subpoenaed by the House Un-American Activities Committee. He testified before the committee on the 30th of October 1947 stating he had never been a member of the Communist Party.
When did Bertolt Brecht die and what was the cause of death?
Bertolt Brecht died on the 14th of August 1956 from a heart attack at age 58. He lived in East Berlin after moving there from Zurich Switzerland in 1949.