The Plays of Harold Pinter

by Wyllie, Andrew; Rees, Catherine; Rees, C.

• ISBN13: 9780230299634
• ISBN10: 0230299636
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2016-11-18
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

This Reader's Guide synthesises the key criticism on Pinter's work over the last half century. Andrew Wyllie and Catherine Rees examine critical approaches and reactions to the major plays, charting the controversies which have arisen in response to Pinter's critiques of political and sexual issues.

They consider criticism from the press and academics, on the themes of Absurdism, politics and gender identity. By placing this criticism in its historical context, this guide illustrates a transition from bewilderment and outrage to affection, fascination - and more outrage.

Author Biography

Andrew Wyllie is Senior Lecturer in Drama at the University of the West of England, UK, and co-editor of Studies in Theatre and Performance.

Catherine Rees is Lecturer in Drama at Loughborough University. Her research focuses on contemporary British and Irish theatre.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Pinter and the Papers
2. Pinter the Absurdist
3. Political Pinter
4. Pinter, Place, and Psychogeography
5. Pinter, Gender and Sexuality
6. Pinter Off-Stage: Radio, TV and Film
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index