Look Back in Anger is one of the few works of drama that are indisputably central to British culture in general, and its name is one of the most well-known in postwar cultural history. Its premiere in 1956 sparked off the first 'new wave' of...
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Look Back in Anger is one of the few works of drama that are indisputably central to British culture in general, and its name is one of the most well-known in postwar cultural history. Its premiere in 1956 sparked off the first 'new wave' of kitchen-sink drama and the cultural phenomenon of the Angry Young Man. The play's anti-hero, Jimmy Porter, became the spokesman of a generation. Osborne's play is a key milestone in 'new writing' for British theatre, and the Royal Court - which produced the play, has since become one of the most important new writing theatres in the UK. This guide pr
Includes bibliographical references (p. [111]-116) and index
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; General Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Background and Context; 2 Analysis and Commentary; 3 Production History; 4 Workshopping the Play; 5 Conclusion; Timeline 1945-60; Further Reading; References; Index
