The Good Woman of Setzuan and The Caucasian Chalk Circle are among the handful of plays generally regarded as the masterpieces of one of the dominating figures in the modern theatre. Both plays are well-known from productions in this country, and The Caucasian Chalk Circle in particular is an outstanding example of Brecht’s epic theatre. The versions in this edition are those of Eric Bentley, a close friend of Brecht’s and for many years one of the most energetic advocates of his work.