The Birthday Party

by Harold Pinter

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Overview

Stanley Webber is visited in his boarding house by strangers, Goldberg and McCann. An innocent-seeming birthday party for Stanley turns into a nightmare.

The Birthday Party was first performed in 1958 and is now a modern classic. Produced and studied throughout the world.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0571160786
Publisher	Faber & Faber
Publication date	January 1957
Language	English
Pages	96 pages

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About the Author

Harold Pinter

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.