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"Birthday Party" and "Caretaker" (Text & Performance S.) - Softcover

Knowles, Ronald

 
9780333422717:
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0333422716 ISBN 13: 9780333422717
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1989

Synopsis

An examination of two of Pinter's most frequently performed and studied plays. It attempts to provide a full account of the playwright's life and explores the themes of vulnerability, dominance and subservience, friendship and betrayal. The effect of post-war Britain, Pinter's early interviews and lectures are examined and the first and later screen and stage productions of each play are highlighted, including the 1987 BBC production of "The Birthday Party".

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An examination of two of Pinter's most frequently performed and studied plays. It attempts to provide a full account of the playwright's life and explores the themes of vulnerability, dominance and subservience, friendship and betrayal. The effect of post-war Britain, Pinter's early interviews and lectures are examined and the first and later screen and stage productions of each play are highlighted, including the 1987 BBC production of "The Birthday Party".

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date
1989
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0333422716
ISBN 13 
9780333422717
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
96