Charles Morton

This book charts the impact of Shakespeare’s works on Harold Pinter’s career as a playwright.This exploration traces Shakespeare’s influence through Pinter’s pre-theatre writings (1950-1956), to his collaboration with Sir Peter Hall (starting properly at the RSC in 1962 and continuing until 1983), and a late, unpublished screenplay for an adaptation of The Tragedy of King Lear (2000). Adding to studies of playwrights such as Samuel Beckett and James Joyce as significant influences on Harold Pinter’s work, this study aims to highlight the significant and lasting impact that Shakespeare had both formatively and performatively on the playwright’s career. Through exploring this influence, Morton gains not only a greater understanding of the shaping of Pinter’s artistic outlook and how this affected his writing, but it also sheds light on the various forms of Shakespeare’s continued influence on new writing, and what can be gained from this.This study will be of great interest to students and scholars in theatre and performance studies.

Delve into the intricate world of 17th-century diplomacy with "A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 & 1654, Vol. 2," a firsthand account by Bulstrode Whitelocke. This historical record offers a fascinating glimpse into the foreign relations between Sweden and Great Britain during a pivotal period. Explore the nuances of political negotiations and the shaping of international policy as seen through the eyes of a key participant. This volume provides valuable insights into the complexities of Anglo-Swedish relations, shedding light on the key players and the strategies employed in navigating the political landscape of the time. A vital resource for anyone interested in European history, particularly the Nordic countries and Great Britain, this journal offers a detailed perspective on the public policy and diplomatic efforts that defined an era. Discover the enduring relevance of these historical events and their impact on the course of nations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Delve into the intricate world of 17th-century diplomacy with "A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 & 1654, Vol. 2," a firsthand account by Bulstrode Whitelocke. This historical record offers a fascinating glimpse into the foreign relations between Sweden and Great Britain during a pivotal period. Explore the nuances of political negotiations and the shaping of international policy as seen through the eyes of a key participant. This volume provides valuable insights into the complexities of Anglo-Swedish relations, shedding light on the key players and the strategies employed in navigating the political landscape of the time. A vital resource for anyone interested in European history, particularly the Nordic countries and Great Britain, this journal offers a detailed perspective on the public policy and diplomatic efforts that defined an era. Discover the enduring relevance of these historical events and their impact on the course of nations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book charts the impact of Shakespeare’s works on Harold Pinter’s career as a playwright.This exploration traces Shakespeare’s influence through Pinter’s pre-theatre writings (1950-1956), to his collaboration with Sir Peter Hall (starting properly at the RSC in 1962 and continuing until 1983), and a late, unpublished screenplay for an adaptation of The Tragedy of King Lear (2000). Adding to studies of playwrights such as Samuel Beckett and James Joyce as significant influences on Harold Pinter’s work, this study aims to highlight the significant and lasting impact that Shakespeare had both formatively and performatively on the playwright’s career. Through exploring this influence, Morton gains not only a greater understanding of the shaping of Pinter’s artistic outlook and how this affected his writing, but it also sheds light on the various forms of Shakespeare’s continued influence on new writing, and what can be gained from this.This study will be of great interest to students and scholars in theatre and performance studies.