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A Night Out (Pinter)
Harold Pinter
A Night Out
by Harold Pinter
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What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, noting some intriguing elements but expressing disappointment in its overall execution. While many appreciate Pinter's exploration of power dynamics, a significant portion finds it lacks the depth and originality of his better works. The nuanced commentary and character portrayals resonate with some, yet others feel it falls short of expectations.
Intriguing exploration of power Nuanced character portrayals Unsettling yet impactful ending Not Pinter's best work Lacks emotional connection
Synopsis
Albert finds himself dominated by his mother.
At an office party he is mercilessly teased by his colleagues and arrives home, his temper rising.
When his mother nags he attacks and leaves her, gets picked up by a girl and is able to reduce her to humble servility.
Yet, when he arrives home his mother is there fully recovered and ready to reassert her dominance.
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Year 2015
Binding Paperback
Edition First Edition
Pages 74
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573021763
ISBN-10 0573021767
A Night Out is a play written by Harold Pinter and published by Samuel French (2015).
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