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DOI :10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348   IUP :10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348    Full Text (PDF)

An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice

Yeliz Biber Vangölü, Yavuz Pala

Bertolt Brecht’s is a name associated with both intellectual and practical involvement in twentieth-century theatre. This essay focuses on Brecht’s intellectual identity as well as his views on intellectualism and ultimately his role as a political artist in transforming society. Brecht’s experience of inequality and oppression throughout his life played a significant role in shaping his intellectual and artistic identity, which is marked by a feeling of not belonging and restlessness. The essay delves into his intellectual approach in general alongside his critique of intellectuals that surfaces in his plays, Life of Galileo (1938-43) and Turandot or Whitewashers’ Congress (1953). Additionally, Brecht’s short story, Socrates Wounded (1938-39), exemplifies his emphasis on practical philosophy and critical engagement with the material world. Brecht’s critique of intellectuals, epitomized in the concept of ‘Tui’, further underscores his disdain for those who align with oppressive powers. This essay explores Brecht’s intellectual legacy, emphasising his commitment to social transformation through art, philosophy, and relentless questioning. Through a comprehensive analysis of his life and works, this discussion illuminates Brecht’s profound impact on the realm of intellectualism and his enduring influence as a political artist, challenging individuals to confront social complexities and engage in transformative intellectual endeavour.

Keywords: Bertolt Brecht, Intellectual, Life of Galileo, Turandot or Whitewashers’ Congress, Theatre

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Biber Vangölü, Y., & Pala, Y. (2024). An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice. Litera: Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, 34(1), 137-156. https://doi.org/10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348


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Biber Vangölü Y, Pala Y. An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice. Litera: Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies. 2024;34(1):137-156. https://doi.org/10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348


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Biber Vangölü, Y.; Pala, Y. An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice. Litera: Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, [Publisher Location], v. 34, n. 1, p. 137-156, 2024.


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Biber Vangölü, Yeliz, and Yavuz Pala. 2024. “An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice.” Litera: Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies 34, no. 1: 137-156. https://doi.org/10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348


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Biber Vangölü, Yeliz, and Yavuz Pala. “An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice.” Litera: Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies 34, no. 1 (Nov. 2024): 137-156. https://doi.org/10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348


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Biber Vangölü, Y & Pala, Y 2024, 'An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice', Litera: Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 137-156, viewed 23 Nov. 2024, https://doi.org/10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348


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Biber Vangölü, Y. and Pala, Y. (2024) ‘An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice’, Litera: Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, 34(1), pp. 137-156. https://doi.org/10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348 (23 Nov. 2024).


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Biber Vangölü, Yeliz, and Yavuz Pala. “An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice.” Litera: Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, 2024, pp. 137-156. [Database Container], https://doi.org/10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348


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Biber Vangölü Y, Pala Y. An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice. Litera: Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies [Internet]. 23 Nov. 2024 [cited 23 Nov. 2024];34(1):137-156. Available from: https://doi.org/10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348 doi: 10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348


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Biber Vangölü, Yeliz - Pala, Yavuz. “An Exile of the Black Forests: Characterising Bertolt Brecht as an Intellectual Through His Theatrical Practice”. Litera: Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies 34/1 (Nov. 2024): 137-156. https://doi.org/10.26650/LITERA2023-1386348



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Submitted05.11.2023
Accepted12.02.2024
Published Online21.06.2024

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