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This essential guide provides a deeply informed survey of the criticism of all the plays and major stories authored by Brian Friel. Scott Boltwood introduces readers to the key themes that have been used to characterise Friel's entire career, moving chronologically from his early work as a successful short story writer to the present day.
This is an essential text for dedicated modules or courses on Modern or Contemporary British and Irish drama offered as part of English Literature degrees, or for the literature and culture modules of undergraduate and postgraduate Irish Studies degrees. In addition, this book is an ideal companion for A Level students reading Friel's plays, or anyone with an interest in this complex writer's career.
List of contents
Introduction
1. Early Journalism and Stories, 1957-1963
2. Early and 'Withdrawn' Plays
3. 'Philadelphia, Here I Come!' (1964)
4. Plays of the Later 1960s
5. Plays of the Early 1970s
6. 'Living Quarters' (1977) and 'Aristocrats' (1979)
7. 'Faith Healer' (1979)
8. 'Translations' (1980)
9. Plays of the 1980s
10. 'Dancing at Lughnasa' (1990)
11. Plays of the 1990s
12. Last Plays
Conclusion.
About the author
Scott Boltwood is Henry Carter Stuart Professor of English at Emory and Henry College, USA.
Summary
This essential guide provides a deeply informed survey of the criticism of all the plays and major stories authored by Brian Friel. Scott Boltwood introduces readers to the key themes that have been used to characterise Friel's entire career, moving chronologically from his early work as a successful short story writer to the present day.
This is an essential text for dedicated modules or courses on Modern or Contemporary British and Irish drama offered as part of English literature degrees, or for the literature and culture modules of undergraduate and postgraduate Irish studies degrees. In addition, this book is an ideal companion for A-level students reading Friel's plays, or anyone with an interest in this complex writer’s career.
