A Voyage Round My Father (Oberon Modern Plays) [Paperback]

John Mortimer (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1, 2007 | ISBN-10: 184002657X | ISBN-13: 978-1840026573

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.

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About the Author

John Mortimer (1923 - 2009) was a novelist, playwright and barrister. Among his many publications are several volumes of Rumpole stories and a trilogy of political novels (Paradise Postponed, Titmuss Regained, and The Sound of Trumpets) featuring Leslie Titmuss. Sir John received a CBE in 1986 and a knighthood for his services to the arts in 1998. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Oberon Books (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184002657X
• ISBN-13: 978-1840026573
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,226,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful and fascinating play, October 29, 2007

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This review is from: A Voyage Round My Father (Oberon Modern Plays) (Paperback)

John Mortimer is well known for his excellent Rumpole of the Bailey books, which were turned into brilliant television shows starring veteran actor Leo McKern. Actually, one of Mr. Mrotimer's earliest works was an autobiographical work entitled A Voyage Round My Father, which in 1971 was adapted as a stage play. This version of the play was first performed on June 8, 2006 at the Donmar Warehouse, and starred Derek Jacobi and Dominic Rowan.

Now, I must admit that I do not read many play scripts, preferring prose narratives (novels, usually) instead. However, this powerful and fascinating play conjures up all of the mental images you need to see it performed in the comfort of your own skull. I loved the way the son narrates the story, from school days through to his law career, as he looks back on himself interacting with his irascible father - it's the story of his life, his interaction with his beloved, though exasperating father - a voyage round his father!