Peter Ulrich Weiss German writer and artist, playwright Date of Birth: 08.11.1916 Country: Germany

1. Early Life and Emigration from Germany
2. Exile in Czechoslovakia and Sweden
3. Political Activism
4. Literary Legacy and Recognition

Early Life and Emigration from Germany

Bertolt Brecht was born in Germany and began his career as a writer and artist. However, with the rise of the Nazi regime in 1933, he was forced to flee his homeland.

Exile in Czechoslovakia and Sweden

In 1938, Brecht escaped from Czechoslovakia to Sweden, where he remained in exile until 1946 when he finally acquired Swedish citizenship.

Political Activism

Brecht became actively involved in the "New Left" movement and joined the Left Party - Communists. His political beliefs influenced his writings and theater productions.

Literary Legacy and Recognition

As a celebrated playwright, Brecht's works have made significant contributions to German literature. In 1982, he posthumously received the prestigious Georg Büchner Prize for his outstanding literary achievements.