A Voyage Round My Father

Name: A Voyage Round My Father
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781840026573
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By Sir John Mortimer

Series: Oberon Modern Plays

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A Voyage Round My Father is Sir John Mortimer's autobiographical play portraying the complex relationship between a son and his father, a brilliant barrister. The narrative reveals a son’s yearning for his father’s love and respect while living under the shadow of a man who cherished his garden, detested visitors, and concealed his blindness.
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Ideal for readers who appreciate intimate memoirs and family dramas, especially those interested in British theatre and personal reflections on parental relationships.

Growing up in the shadow of the brilliant barrister, who adored his garden and hated visitors, and whose blindness was never mentioned, the son continually yearns for his father's love and respect. This autobiographical play is the portrait of a son's relationship with his father.

Mortimer is best known for "Rumpole of the Bailey" stories and film script "Tea with Mussolini."

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John Mortimer's autobiographical play is the affectionate portrait of a son's relationship with his father. Growing up in the shadow of the brilliant barrister, who adored his garden and hated visitors, and whose blindness was never mentioned, the son continually yearns for his father's love and respect.

A Voyage Round My Father opened in June 2006 at the Donmar Theatre, London starring Derek Jacobi.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781840026573

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oberon Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 112g

Pages: 96

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Series: Oberon Modern Plays Sir John Mortimer

About the Author

John Mortimer - barrister, playwright, novelist and raconteur - is best known for his 'Rumpole of the Bailey' stories. He is also the author of numerous film scripts including Cider with Rosie and Zeffirelli's Tea with Mussolini. Oberon Boks publishes two volumes of his plays, as well as single editions of Naked Justice and Hock and Soda Water.