Harold Pinter (Writers Lives) - Hardcover

William Baker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826499708 ISBN 13: 9780826499707

Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., 2008

Synopsis

Harold Pinter is one of the most important writers in English of the late twentieth century and early twenty-first century. This brief biography offers fresh insights into his life and work, concentrating on the themes, patterns, relationships, ideas and language common to his life and creative output. Placing Pinters life and work alongside each other, the study illuminates Pinters vision of society, politics, gender, sex, violence and human relationships. Drawing upon the full-range of his output, his letters, journalism, writings about him, Baker combines a biographical approach with close (re)readings of his work to create a fresh perspective on his life and art. The book offers students, academics and readers a rich depiction of Harold Pinter, the man and the writer.

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Review:

"William Baker's Harold Pinter affords readers with a comprehensive, career-spanning analysis of the Nobel Laureate's life and art. A deft and eminently rewarding exploration of one of postwar literature's great masters, Baker's study will become the standard-bearer for our understanding and enjoyment of Pinter's time-eclipsing work." - Professor Ken Womack, Penn State University, USA

"The book is clearly written, with several original insights into Pinter's output...a sound introduction to an endlessly fascinating writer" The Stage, 18 June 2009--Sanford Lakoff

"a useful introduction to Pinter, s life and work" 19 June 2009--Sanford Lakoff "Times Literary Supplement "

Synopsis:

This is a succinct examination of Nobel prize-winner, Harold Pinter's creative output, providing introduction to drama (including theatre, film, TV and radio) and Pinter's letters prose and journalism.Harold Pinter is one of the most important writers in English of the late twentieth century and early twenty-first century. This brief biography offers fresh insights into his life and work, concentrating on the themes, patterns, relationships, ideas and language common to his life and creative output. Placing Pinter's life and work alongside each other, the study illuminates Pinter's vision of society, politics, gender, sex, violence and human relationships.Drawing upon the full-range of his output, his letters, journalism, writings about him, Baker combines a biographical approach with close (re)readings of his work to create a fresh perspective on his life and art. The book offers students, academics and readers a rich depiction of Harold Pinter, the man and the writer.Concise, accessible introductions to major writers focusing equally on their life and works.

Written in a lively style to appeal to both students and readers, books in the series are ideal guides to authors and their writing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0826499708
• ISBN 13: 9780826499707
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176