 Brecht's House is the name given to a house on
Svendborg Sund, where author Bertolt Brecht, as a refugee
from Nazi Germany, lived from 1933 to 1939. Whilst in exile
in Denmark, Brecht wrote some of his most famous stage plays
such as "Mrs. Carrar's rifles", "Mother Courage and her
children" and "Galileo's life". During this time, Brecht
also wrote his collection of poems entitled "Svendborg's
Poems".In the 1990's Svendborg
Kommune began restoring Brecht's House. Today it is an
exciting residence and an inspiring workplace for artists
and researchers from around the world. The thatched, half
timbered house is offered to people who need, for a period,
a peaceful and quiet place for their artistic or scientific
work.
Brecht's House is located on Skovsbo
Strand which is 3 km. west of Svendborg's town center and
harbour and the house is also quite close to the coast.
Brecht's House is managed by a Society,
whose purpose is, among others, to place the house at the
disposal of people, so the house can serve as a starting
point towards cultural creativity, for example scientific
work, literature, music, theatre and the visual arts.
It is the society's intention that the
projects created by artists living in the house, shall
inspire and have a positive influence on the local area.
The creative work at Brecht's House
contributes to strenghening the cultural dimension of
Svendborg Kommune's international relations and "Twin Town /
Sister City" work. Brechts's House and its activities
assists in highlighting Svendborg and its tradition of
receiving and welcoming foreigners. |
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