Ray Lawler
Ray Lawler is an influential Australian playwright and actor, best known for his play 'Summer of the Seventeenth Doll'. The play is a seminal work in Australian theatre and has contributed significantly to the development of a distinctive Australian voice in the dramatic arts. Born on May 23, 1921, Lawler's work often explores themes of Australian identity and character, and his contributions have had a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Australia.
Books
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1. Summer Of The Seventeenth Doll
The play is a poignant exploration of the fading dreams and fraying relationships among a group of friends in post-WWII Australia. It centers on two sugarcane cutters, who have maintained a sixteen-year tradition of spending the off-season with two women in the city, indulging in the carefree illusion of their youth and temporary escape from their laborious lives. However, as the seventeenth summer rolls in, the characters are confronted with the harsh realities of aging and the inevitable change in their circumstances, leading to a dramatic reassessment of their lives, aspirations, and relationships. The narrative delves into themes of time, change, and the bittersweet nature of clinging to past traditions in the face of an evolving world.
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