The Homecoming
by Harold Pinter
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Author: Harold PinterEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1994-01-11
ISBN: 0802151051
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Grove Press
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Book Review: DARK COMEDY OF MENACE EXPLORING FAMILIAL HOSTILITY
Summary: 4 Stars
The Homecoming is a dark and complexing play which explores the underlying tensions within a family. The action takes place in a house in London: A Professor of Philosophy returns home with his wife to see the family, comprising of Max, a former butcher and the savage patriarch of the family, his brother, Sam, and his two sons, Lenny and Joey. What ensues is a power struggle, focussed on Teddy's (the professor's) wife, between the various members of the family. The outcome is shocking and in many ways inexplicable. However this should not detract anything from the enigmatic brilliance of The Homecoming. Definitely worth reading, but prepared to be shocked!
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