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| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Birthday Party Harold Pinter, 1991 Stanley Webber is visited in his boarding house by strangers, Goldberg and McCann. An innocent-seeming birthday party for Stanley turns into a nightmare.The Birthday Party was first performed in 1958 and is now a modern classic, produced and studied throughout the world. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Birthday Party Harold Pinter, 2013-07-18 Stanley Webber is visited in his boarding house by strangers, Goldberg and McCann. An innocent-seeming birthday party for Stanley turns into a nightmare. The Birthday Party was first performed in 1958 and is now a modern classic, produced and studied throughout the world. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Dumb Waiter Harold Pinter, 1964 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: A Study Guide for Harold Pinter's "The Birthday Party" Gale, Cengage Learning, A Study Guide for Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party, excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Inherit the Wind Jerome Lawrence, Robert E. Lee, 2003-11-04 A classic work of American theatre, based on the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925, which pitted Clarence Darrow against William Jennings Bryan in defense of a schoolteacher accused of teaching the theory of evolution The accused was a slight, frightened man who had deliberately broken the law. His trial was a Roman circus. The chief gladiators were two great legal giants of the century. Like two bull elephants locked in mortal combat, they bellowed and roared imprecations and abuse. The spectators sat uneasily in the sweltering heat with murder in their hearts, barely able to restrain themselves. At stake was the freedom of every American. One of the most moving and meaningful plays of our generation. Praise for Inherit the Wind A tidal wave of a drama.—New York World-Telegram And Sun “Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee were classic Broadway scribes who knew how to crank out serious plays for thinking Americans. . . . Inherit the Wind is a perpetually prescient courtroom battle over the legality of teaching evolution. . . . We’re still arguing this case–all the way to the White House.”—Chicago Tribune “Powerful . . . a crackling good courtroom play . . . [that] provides two of the juiciest roles in American theater.”—Copley News Service “[This] historical drama . . . deserves respect.”—The Columbus Dispatch |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Rover Aphra Behn, 2015-06-02 The magic of Naples during Carnival inspires love between a disparate group of local citizens and visiting Englishmen. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Dinner Party Joshua Ferris, 2017-05-02 A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year: The first collection of short stories from the critically acclaimed, prize-winning author of To Rise Again at a Decent Hour These eleven stories by Joshua Ferris, many of which were first published in The New Yorker, are at once thrilling, strange, and comic. The modern tribulations of marriage, ambition, and the fear of missing out as the temptations flow like wine and the minutes of life tick down are explored with the characteristic wit and insight that have made Ferris one of our most critically acclaimed novelists. Each of these stories burrows deep into the often awkward and hilarious misunderstandings that pass between strangers and lovers alike, and that turn ordinary lives upside down. Ferris shows to what lengths we mortals go to coax human meaning from our very modest time on earth, an effort that skews ever-more desperately in the direction of redemption. There's Arty Groys, the Florida retiree whose birthday celebration involves pizza, a prostitute, and a life-saving heart attack. There's Sarah, the Brooklynite whose shape-shifting existential dilemma is set in motion by a simple spring breeze. And there's Jack, a man so warped by past experience that he's incapable of having a normal social interaction with the man he hires to help him move out of storage. The stories in The Dinner Party are about lives changed forever when the reckless gives way to possibility and the ordinary cedes ground to mystery. And each one confirms Ferris's reputation as one of the most dazzlingly talented, deeply humane writers at work today. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Landscape ; And, Silence Harold Pinter, 1969 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Long View Elizabeth Jane Howard, 2016-06-07 Journeying backward in time—from 1950 to 1926—this masterpiece of women’s literary fiction presents an indelible portrait of a marriage Forty-three-year-old Antonia Fleming is preparing a dinner party for eight at the house in Campden Hill Square she shares with her husband, Conrad. The occasion is the engagement of their son, Julian. Their other child, Deirdre, hates her father and resents her mother—a reality Conrad ponders, along with the disastrous state of Deirdre’s single life, as he leaves the bed of his current mistress. In illuminating the quotidian details of domestic life, The Long View perfectly captures a long relationship, with its moments of joy and intimacy, loneliness and regret, and of the roads not taken. As the story moves backward in time, we learn about the events that led up to Conrad and Antonia’s fateful first meeting—including a startling secret in Antonia’s past. With brilliant use of reverse chronology, the bestselling author of the Cazalet Chronicles paints a realistic and revealing portrait of a marriage and the decisions, good and bad, right and wrong, that shape lives. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Hothouse Harold Pinter, 1980 THE STORY: The scene is a government institution, possibly mental or medical and presumably penal, where the inmates are kept behind locked gates and are referred to by number rather than name. In charge is Roote, a pompous ex-colonel who is surely |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Country Wife William Wycherley, 2024-04-18 The Country Wife is a Restoration comedy written by the English playwright William Wycherley. It was first performed in 1675 and is considered one of the greatest comedies of the English Restoration period. The play satirizes the manners and morals of the aristocracy of the time, particularly focusing on themes of marriage, infidelity, and social hypocrisy. The plot revolves around the character of Horner, a notorious womanizer who feigns impotence in order to gain access to married women without arousing suspicion from their husbands. Meanwhile, the naïve country wife of the title, Margery Pinchwife, becomes entangled in a web of deceit and desire as she navigates the complexities of London society. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: One for the Road Harold Pinter, 1984 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Roots Arnold Wesker, 2015-05-21 It's 1958. Beatie Bryant has been to London and fallen in love with Ronnie, a young socialist. As she anxiously awaits his arrival to meet her family at their Norfolk farm, her head is swimming with new ideas. Ideas of a bolder, freer world which promise to clash with their rural way of life. Roots is the remarkable centrepiece of Wesker's seminal post-war trilogy. It was first performed in 1959 at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, before transferring to the Royal Court. It is the second play in a trilogy comprising Chicken Soup with Barley and I'm Talking About Jerusalem. It went on to transfer to the Duke of York's Theatre in the West End. A true classic, Roots is an affecting portrait of a young woman finding her voice at a time of unprecedented social change. This Modern Classic edition features an introduction by Glenda Leeming. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Visiting Mr. Green Jeff Baron, 1999 THE STORY: Mr. Green, an elderly, retired dry cleaner, wanders into New York traffic and is almost hit by a car driven by Ross Gardiner, a 29-year-old corporate executive. The young man is given a community service of helping the recent widower onc |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre and Literature of the Absurd Michael Y. Bennett, 2015-10-29 Michael Y. Bennett's accessible Introduction explains the complex, multidimensional nature of the works and writers associated with the absurd - a label placed upon a number of writers who revolted against traditional theatre and literature in both similar and widely different ways. Setting the movement in its historical, intellectual and cultural contexts, Bennett provides an in-depth overview of absurdism and its key figures in theatre and literature, from Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter to Tom Stoppard. Chapters reveal the movement's origins, development and present-day influence upon popular culture around the world, employing the latest research to this often challenging area of study in a balanced and authoritative approach. Essential reading for students of literature and theatre, this book provides the necessary tools to interpret and develop the study of a movement associated with some of the twentieth century's greatest and most influential cultural figures. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Nerd Larry Shue, 1984 THE STORY: Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vie |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: American Buffalo David Mamet, 2014-07-22 American Buffalo, which won both the Drama Critics Circle Award for the best American play and the Obie Award, is considered a classic of the American theater. Newsweek acclaimed Mamet as the “hot young American playwright . . . someone to watch.” The New York Times exclaimed in admiration: “The man can write!” Other critics called the play “a sizzler,” “super,” and “dynamite.” Now from Gregory Mosher, the producer of the original stage production, comes a stunning screen adaptation, directed by Michael Corrente and starring Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Franz, and Sean Nelson. A classic tragedy, American Buffalo is the story of three men struggling in the pursuit of their distorted vision of the American Dream. By turns touching and cynical, poignant and violent, American Buffalo is a piercing story of how people can be corrupted into betraying their ideals and those they love. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: A Phoenix Too Frequent Christopher Fry, 1952-10 THE STORY: In this version of the famous Matron of Ephesus, we have a fresh retelling of the story of a pious widow--and her maid--who mourns for the death of her recently deceased husband in the tomb where his bier lies awaiting internment. The maid |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Moonlight: Claiming the Wolf / Courage of the Wolf / Her Wicked Wolf / One Night with the Wolf / Her Alpha Protector (Mills & Boon Nocturne) Michele Hauf, Bonnie Vanak, Kendra Leigh Castle, Anna Hackett, Gwen Knight, 2014-02-01 Werewolves satisfy their darkest cravings...with desire |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Mayor of Casterbridge Thomas Hardy, 1886 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Black Spring Henry Miller, 1981 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Fences August Wilson, 2019-08-06 From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize. Troy Maxson is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be to survive. Troy Maxson has gone through life in an America where to be proud and black is to face pressures that could crush a man, body and soul. But the 1950s are yielding to the new spirit of liberation in the 1960s, a spirit that is changing the world Troy Maxson has learned to deal with the only way he can, a spirit that is making him a stranger, angry and afraid, in a world he never knew and to a wife and son he understands less and less. This is a modern classic, a book that deals with the impossibly difficult themes of race in America, set during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. Now an Academy Award-winning film directed by and starring Denzel Washington, along with Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Viola Davis. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Anatomy of Fascism Robert O. Paxton, 2007-12-18 What is fascism? By focusing on the concrete: what the fascists did, rather than what they said, the esteemed historian Robert O. Paxton answers this question. From the first violent uniformed bands beating up “enemies of the state,” through Mussolini’s rise to power, to Germany’s fascist radicalization in World War II, Paxton shows clearly why fascists came to power in some countries and not others, and explores whether fascism could exist outside the early-twentieth-century European setting in which it emerged. A deeply intelligent and very readable book. . . . Historical analysis at its best. –The Economist The Anatomy of Fascism will have a lasting impact on our understanding of modern European history, just as Paxton’s classic Vichy France redefined our vision of World War II. Based on a lifetime of research, this compelling and important book transforms our knowledge of fascism–“the major political innovation of the twentieth century, and the source of much of its pain.” |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Tea Party and the Basement Harold Pinter, 1969 THE STORIES: TEA PARTY. As The New Yorker describes: TEA PARTY is about a middle-aged self-made business man named Sisson who engages a young secretary, marries a beautiful young second wife, and takes his new brother-in-law into his business--all |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Duchess of Malfi John Webster, 2014-05-01 The Duchess of Malfi is one of the major tragedies of the early modern period and remains popular in the theatre as well as in the classroom. The story of the Duchess's secret marriage and the cruel revenge of her brothers has fascinated and appalled audiences for centuries. This new Arden edition offers readers a comprehensive, illustrated introduction to the play's historical, critical and performance history. The text is modernised and edited to the highest scholarly standards, with textual notes and commentary notes on the same page for ease of reference. This is the lead title in the launch of The Arden Early Modern Drama Series, a series which offers all the depth and quality of thinking long associated with the Arden. The edition will be valued by students, teachers and theatre professionals. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Violence in British Theatre: The Second Half of the Twentieth Century - Expanded Second Edition Ajda Bastan, 2024-05-06 In this expanded second edition of her book, Ajda Bastan explores the various forms of violence depicted in British theatre during the latter half of the twentieth century. She offers a comprehensive analysis that presents the complex interplay between theatre, society, and the multifaceted nature of violence in the dramatic arts. The book includes commentary on physical, emotional, sexual, economic, and self-directed violence, examining these themes in nine plays by eight prominent British playwrights. The plays covered in chronological order are Look Back in Anger, The Birthday Party, Entertaining Mr. Sloane, Saved, Vinegar Tom, Plenty, Blasted, Shopping and Fucking, and Cleansed. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Room Harold Pinter, 1960 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Plot Summary Index , 1981 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Tea Party and Other Plays Harold Pinter, 1970 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Four Plays Zakes Mda, 1996 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Family Voices Harold Pinter, 1981-12 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Summary of Alan Rickman's Madly Deeply Milkyway Media, 2024-01-14 Get the Summary of Alan Rickman's Madly Deeply in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Alan Rickman's diaries provide an intimate look into his life, capturing both the ordinary and the extraordinary. From June to September, he navigates a myriad of social and professional engagements, including garden parties, property discussions, and the adaptation of a complex novel. He reflects on the superficiality of phone conversations, his gym routine, and his mother's housing situation. Rickman's candid musings reveal his deep engagement with the craft of acting and the emotional toll of the entertainment industry. Filming Mesmer brings cultural challenges and production disputes, yet he finds joy in social events and the beauty of European cities. His diaries also touch on personal and professional moments, such as on-set tensions, Christmas celebrations, and the tremors of an earthquake in Los Angeles. Rickman grapples with the transient nature of success and the search for authenticity in his work and life. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Look Back in Anger John Osborne, 1963 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Dreams of Tipu Sultan Sultan Tippu, Mahmud Husain, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Study Guide to The Homecoming and Other Works by Harold Pinter Intelligent Education, 2020-06-28 A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Harold Pinter, receiver of the New York Critics' Antoinette Perry Award for Best Broadway Drama in 1967. Titles in this study guide include The Homecoming, The Comedies of Menace, The Birthday Party, The Dumb Waiter, A Slight Ache, The Caretaker, The Collection, The Lover, and other minor works. As an author of mid-twentieth-century drama, Pinter wrote about physical and psychological threats to the status quo in his stories, creating an atmosphere that simultaneously moves the plot forward and involves the audience in its implications. Moreover, his work portrayed themes discussing communication, domination, and an individual’s psychological needs. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Pinter’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Elements of the Existentialist Philosophy in the Theatre of the Absurd Clyde G. Smallwood, 1966 |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Rainbow Illustrated D. H. Lawrence, 2021-07-06 The Rainbow is a novel by British author D. H. Lawrence, first published in 1915. It follows three generations of the Brangwen family living in Nottinghamshire,[2] particularly focusing on the individual's struggle to growth and fulfilment within the confining strictures of English social life. Lawrence's 1920 novel Women in Love is a sequel to The Rainbow. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: A Study Guide for Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming" Gale, Cengage Learning, A Study Guide for Harold Pinter's The Homecoming, excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: The Cambridge Companion to Harold Pinter Peter Raby, 2001-09-20 The Cambridge Companion to Harold Pinter provides an introduction to one of the world's leading and most controversial writers, whose output in many genres and roles continued to grow until the author's death in 2008. Harold Pinter, winner of the 2005 Nobel Prize for Literature, produced work for the theatre, radio, television and screen, in addition to being a highly successful director and actor. This volume examines the wide range of Pinter's work (including his recent play Celebration). The first section of essays places his writing within the critical and theatrical context of his time, and its reception worldwide. The Companion moves on to explore issues of performance, with essays by practitioners and writers. The third section addresses wider themes, including Pinter as celebrity, the playwright and his critics, and the political dimensions of his work. The volume offers photographs from key productions, a chronology, checklist of works and bibliography. |
| the birthday party pinter sparknotes: Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers James Thomas, 2023-11-08 Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers, Seventh Edition, teaches the skills of script analysis using a formalist approach that examines the written part of a play to evaluate its potentials for performance and production. This new edition features new and revised content, including an analysis of two new plays, Kalidasa’s Shakuntala and Federico Garcia Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba; information for the theatre designer integrated in chapters throughout the book; and an expanded appendix on critical approaches to script analysis. Explorations of both classic and unconventional plays are combined with clear examples, end-of-chapter summaries, and stimulating questions that will allow actors, directors, and designers to immediately incorporate the concepts and processes into their theatre production work. An excellent resource for students of acting, script analysis, directing, playwriting, and stage design courses, this book provides the tools to effectively bring a script to life on stage. |
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