Harold Pinter (1930-2008) specializes in the tragicomedy of the breakdown of communication, broadly in the tradition of the Theatre of the Absurd (which sought to express the meaningless nature of existence), for example The Birthday Party in 1958 and The Caretaker in 1960.

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Later plays include The Homecoming in 1965, Old Times in 1971, Betrayal in 1978, and Mountain Language in 1988.

Pinter's work is known for its pauses, allowing the audience to read between the lines. He writes for radio and television, and his screenplays include The Go-Between in 1969 and The French Lieutenant's Woman in 1982.

Why is Harold Pinter famous?

Harold Pinter was a English writer, originally an actor.  

Harold Pinter Movies
Turtle Diary The Tailor of Panama Sleuth Changing Stages The Rise And Rise Of Michael Rimmer
Harold Pinter Filmography

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Tags: tragicomedy, actor, screenplay, television

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Category: Writers  - ( Writers Archive)

Date Added: 30 May '12

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