Delaney, Shelagh

A Taste of Honey (Student Editions)

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ISBN 13:: 9781408106013
author:: Delaney, Shelagh
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Methuen Drama
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 144
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm
Genre:: Literature
Condition:: New
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A Taste of Honey is a poignant and comic play about the complex relationship between a young girl and her mother. Written by Shelagh Delaney, a then nineteen-year-old working-class girl from Lancashire, the play explores themes of motherhood, responsibility, and the struggles of growing up.

First performed in London in 1958, the play was praised for its freshness and maturity, drawing comparisons to other notable works of the time. Its story of a mother and daughter relationship, set against the backdrop of working-class Manchester, continues to engage audiences to this day.

With its unshakeable optimism and relatable characters, A Taste of Honey is a powerful exploration of the human experience. This revised edition of the play remains a modern and thought-provoking work, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by young people growing up in a rapidly changing world.

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