A dozen new essays on playwright Osborne (1929-94) whose 1956 Look Back in Anger launched the renewal of postwar British theatre and has remained an enduring classic since. Among them are a memory, a eulogy, and a bibliography as well as considerations of such plays as The Entertainer (1957), Luther
A dozen new essays on playwright Osborne (1929-94) whose 1956 Look Back in Anger launched the renewal of postwar British theatre and has remained an e...
For British playwright, John Osborne, there are no brave causes; only people who muddle through life, who hurt, and are often hurt in return. This study deals with Osborne's complete oeuvre and critically examines its form and technique; the function of the gaze; its construction of gender; and the relationship between Osborne's life and work. Gilleman has also traced the evolution of Osborne's reception by turning to critical reviews at the beginning of each chapter.
For British playwright, John Osborne, there are no brave causes; only people who muddle through life, who hurt, and are often hurt in return. This stu...
