The Homecoming by Harold Pinter
"The Homecoming" is a play that delves into the complex dynamics of a dysfunctional family when the eldest son returns home after a long absence. Set in North London, the story unfolds in the family's house, where the son introduces his wife to his domineering father, his uncle, and his two brothers. Tensions rise as the family's power struggles and hidden resentments come to the fore, leading to a shocking and unsettling realignment of relationships within the household. The play explores themes of power, sexuality, and the search for identity within the confines of a seemingly traditional family structure.
The 2756th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1965
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 14th on The 50 Best Plays of All Time (TimeOut)
- 19th on The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020) (Broadway World)
- 22nd on 50 Greatest Plays of The Past 100 Years (1913–2013) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 49th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- 87th on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)