Uncovers the central role of Brecht reception in Turkish theater and Turkish-German literature, examining interactions between Turkish and German writers, texts, and contexts.

Introduction
Intersections of Politics and Aesthetics: Bertolt Brecht in the Turkish Context
Didactic Realism: Aras Ören and Working-Class Culture
Staged Pasts: Emine Sevgi Özdamar's Dramatic Aesthetic
Conclusion
Bibliography
Notes
Index