Look Back in Anger

"The appearance of Look Back in Anger on the London stage in May 1956 evoked an unprecedented emotional and intellectual response. The play spoke to contemporary audiences as no other play had done for a long time. How did the play attain its iconic status? In what ways did it break new grounds in English theatre? And what is its significance for us more than four decades later? These are some of the questions that have been asked and answered by readers/viewers and critics in different ways. This edition of Look Back in Anger includes an introduction which attempts to situate the play in its social, political and cultural context. It also provides annotations to the text, reviews of stage performances, and essays which offer a wide range of critical perspectives on the play. Neeraj Malik teaches English at IP College, Delhi University."