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Twelve Angry Men

Series: Modern Plays
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Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose centres around a jury deliberating the guilt or innocence of a defendant in a capital murder trial. The narrative unfolds in a confined jury room, where personal biases, moral dilemmas, and diverse personalities clash, highlighting the complexities of justice and the American legal system. The tension builds as one juror's doubts begin to influence the rest, demonstrating the power of persuasion and the importance of reasonable doubt.
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You might enjoy this gripping courtroom drama if you're fascinated by the dynamics of group decision-making, moral dilemmas, and the exploration of personal biases. Set in a jury room, the story delves deep into themes of justice, equality, and the complexity of human nature. Its intense focus on dialogue and character interaction offers a thought-provoking look at how one person's conviction can influence the perspectives of many.

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Twelve Angry Men

In this play a man is dead, and the life of another is at stake. A guilty verdict seems a foregone conclusion, but Juror Number Nine confronts the ignorant prejudice of some of his fellow members, and a fierce conflict ensues.

In this play a man is dead, and the life of another is at stake. A guilty verdict seems a foregone conclusion, but Juror Number Nine confronts the ignorant prejudice of some of his fellow members, and a fierce conflict ensues.

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New York, summer 1954
Criminal Courts Building
A man is dead
The life of another is at stake




A "guilty" verdict seems a foregone conclusion. But one member of the jury has the will to probe more deeply into the evidence and the courage to confront the ignorance and the prejudice of some of his fellow jurors. The conflict which follows is fierce and passionate, cutting straight to the heart of the issues of civil liberties and social justice.
This edition was published to coincide with the new production directed by Harold Pinter which opened in the West End in 1996.



Series: Modern Plays

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780413706102

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 122.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 132g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Reginald Rose (1920-2002) was an American writer, best known for his play Twelve Angry Men. He received an Emmy for the teleplay and an Oscar nomination for the film adaptation (1957). Other works include The Porcelain Year, Black Monday, Dear Friends and This Agony, This Triumph.

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