30 pages 1 hour read

John Osborne

Look Back in Anger

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1957

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Critics praise John Osborne's Look Back in Anger for its raw, unfiltered reflection of post-war disillusionment and its powerful dialogue. The play's intense emotion and complex character dynamics are lauded, though some argue that its pessimism and abrasive protagonist can be off-putting. Nonetheless, it's recognized as a pivotal work in modern British drama.

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Who Should Read Look Back in Anger?

A reader who enjoys intense emotional drama, complex character studies, and socio-political critiques will appreciate John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger. Fans of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire or Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman will find resonance in Osborne’s exploration of post-war disillusionment and personal relationships.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Period
Realism
Genre
Education
British Literature
Drama / Tragedy
Topics
Education
History: World