Various Voices: Prose, Poetry, Politics, 1948-1998

Harold Pinter's plays are lauded the world over but, until now, little has been gathered together of his other writings. Various Voices presents a wealth of material and a multiplicity of form which demonstrate the crystal clarity of language and style that marks out Pinter as a true original. Through Various Voices the reader can trace Pinter's development from a young writer exploring the boundaries of his craft to the maturity of his later work. Various Voices comprises Pinter's own selection of his prose, poetry and political writings. His non-fiction choices range from 'A Note on Shakespeare' (1950) to a celebration of cricket and cricketers in 'Hutton and the Past' (1969); his short stories begin with 'Kullus' (1949) and end with 'Girls' (1995); his poetry starts with 'School Life'(1948) and travels through the years to the powerful and moving 'Death' (1997); and his political writings illustrate the depth and lucidity of his views on human rights issues around the world.