John Osborne
Four Plays
- ISBN 13:
- 9781840020748
- author:
- John Osborne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oberon Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 21.03 x 13.13 x 1.22 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
John Osborne's Four Plays showcases his distinctive voice in British drama. This collection includes A Sense of Detachment, which critiques modern society with biting wit; The End of Me Old Cigar, an examination of the decadent lives of media figures; Jill and Jack, a comedic satire that also explores the complexities of sexual warfare; and A Place Calling Itself Rome, a powerful reworking of Shakespeare's Coriolanus.
Osborne's plays are known for their eloquence, rage, and devastating wit, offering a searing critique of societal values. This edition brings together four of his most notable works, providing insight into the playwright's unique perspective on human nature and the world around us.