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Heiner Muller, born in East Germany in 1929, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and controversial writers in European theatre. His dramatic works have shattered conventional notions of theatre, continuing where Brecht left off. The dark, suggestive power of his work radiates a disturbing and provocative energy which attracts and repels, confirms and irritates, shocks and seduces. Rejecting the safety of theatre grammar, he constantly reinvents structure, inciting fresh, stimulating, vital confrontation between theatre and literature.Theatremachine journeys through Muller's diverse structures over the last forty years to present a selection of playtexts, poems, short prose and essays. A comprehensive introduction to Muller's work is provided by the translator, Marc von Henning.
Since the Berlin Wall came down, the German playwright Heiner Mueller has travelled freely in Europe, speaking to students and experimental groups. This book contains an introduction to Mueller's work and a selection of his plays, poetry, short prose and essays.