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Pinter, Harold

(1930- ) British writer. Harold Pinter is one of the most famous modern British playwrights, known for "The Room," "The Birthday Party," "The Dumb Waiter," "The Caretaker," and "The Homecoming." Pinter received the 2005 Nobel Prize in Literature for his plays, which uncover "the precipice under everyday prattle" and force "entry into oppression's closed rooms."

Harold Pinter Plays

Harold's Pinter's plays include "The Room," "The Birthday Party," "The Dumb Waiter," "The Caretaker," and "The Homecoming." Discover the works of this modern British playwright, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

HaroldPinter.org

Take a look at the official Harold Pinter Web site.

Harold Pinter

Read more about Harold Pinter, from the Nobel Foundation.

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