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The Entertainer
John Osborne
The Entertainer
by John Osborne
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about this play, noting its themes of decline and societal change. While some appreciate its exploration of character and context within post-war Britain, others find it lacking in relevance and accessibility for modern audiences. Some reviews mention that the dialogue feels weak, detracting from the overall experience.
Explores themes of societal declineStrong character developmentBitterly funny portrayalDialogue often feels weakSome characters seem dated
Synopsis
This play about the life and work of a second-rate music hall comic (brilliantly created by Sir Laurence Olivier in the original production) and staged only eleven months after the opening of Look Back in Anger, secured John Osborne's reputation and has become a classic of 20th century drama.
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PublisherSamuel French
Year1998
BindingPaperback
Pages118
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573112065
ISBN-100573112061
The Entertainer is a British play written by John Osborne and published by Samuel French (1998).
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Samuel French · 1998 · 118 pp
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