EUROPEAN LITERATURE | EPIC THEATRE | NTA UGC NET 2020 SEP

Which two of the following dramatists are associated with the epic theatre?

1. Fernando Arrabal
2. Bertolt Brecht
3. Arnolt Bronnen
4. James Saunders

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. A and B only
2. B and C only
3. A and D only
4. B and D only

Ans: b

Explanation: Epic theatre is a theatrical movement that came into prominence during the early and mid 20^th century. It arouse as a response to the political conditions of that time. It gives concern to the form of a play rather than its content. The play attempts to create the estrangement effect to encourage an audience to suspend their disbelief, but rather to force them to see their world as it is. Bertolt Brecht became a leading theoretician of epic theatre. Arnolt Bronnen, the Austrian playwright and director is also known for his contribution to this genre.