Look Back In Anger by John Osborne
The play centers around Jimmy Porter, an intelligent and educated but disaffected young man of working-class origin who is married to Alison, a woman from a more privileged background. Set in post-war Britain, the narrative captures the couple's volatile relationship and Jimmy's frustration with the lack of opportunities and the class structure that he feels traps him. The arrival of Alison's friend, Helena, adds further tension as she both criticizes and is attracted to Jimmy's raw passion. Themes of anger, class conflict, and disillusionment with the establishment are woven throughout the play, which ultimately explores the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations.
The 1827th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1956
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 12th on The 50 Best Plays of All Time (TimeOut)
- 17th on 50 Greatest Plays of The Past 100 Years (1913–2013) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 45th on The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020) (Broadway World)
- 48th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- Best Books (Fiction, Prose) : Experts Choose Their Favourites (The Book "Best Books")