Harold Pinter has long been acknowledged as one of the most influential playwrights in
contemporary theatre; his arresting and original works have left a lasting imprint on the
development of the stage and screen while delighting audiences around the world. This, the
first of four volumes, contains his first five plays, including The Birthday Party (1958), his first
full-length drama; as well as two short stories—" The Black and White" and" The
Examination"—both written before Pinter turned to the theatre. Pinter's exacting and complex …