Selected Poems

Designed to make Bertolt Brecht's work accessible for today's audience, this bilingual collection shows the range of the German poet’s insightful and compelling poetry.

Bertolt Brecht is counted as one of the most influential poets and playwrights of the 20th century. Selected Poems features works from Brecht's early Manual of Piety to the late Songs, Poems, and Choruses, including songs from his theater works. Translated from German and introduced by poet H.R. Hays.