John Osborne: Vituperative Artist
- ISBN-10
- 1317842812
- ISBN-13
- 9781317842811
- Series
- John Osborne
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-02-04
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Luc Gilleman
Description
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.
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