| Dennis Potter Contributor(s): Stead, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 1854110721 ISBN-13: 9781854110725 Publisher: Seren Books OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1994 Annotation: The experimental Dennis Potter is generally regarded as Britain's outstanding television playwright. His play, The Singing Detective, is frequently broadcast to American audiences on public television. The film adaptation of the play is currently in production. Seldom less than controversial, Potter's work has often been misunderstood. In England, its wider commentary and message have often been lost beneath a sometimes hysterical response to part of its content. In this first critical study, Stead reviews all of Potter's plays, with reference to his novels as well, providing a much needed critical work explaining Potter's unique literary achievements. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 822.914 |
| LCCN: 94140305 |
| Series: Border Lines Series |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 5.47" W x 8.57" (0.50 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Potter's plays have ranged from the lives of Christ and Casanova to the acclaimed Pennies from Heaven. This critical work traces Potter's career as a journalist, dramatist and failed parliamentary candidate. Stead concentrates on both the autobiographical plays and those set in Gloucestershire. |