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Discussion of Social Realism and Kitchen Sink Realism. Including the Angry Young Men Movement, what Kitchen Sink Realism / Kitchen Sink Drama means. Discussion of the literature, novels and authors. Including British New Wave Cinema.
Meaning Of The Term Kitchen Sink Realism “Kitchen Sink Realism” is a phrase that describes a particular genre of British film and drama that became apparent in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It refers to a type of social realism that concentrates on the everyday lives of working-class people. Most often it refers to the mundane conditions they encounter …
The Angry Young Men Movement The phrase coined “Angry Young Men” refers to a group of British writers and playwrights who arose in the 1950s and early 1960s. These writers were known for their anti-establishment and calcitrant attitudes. Their rebellious attitudes were conveyed in their works. These works analysed and challenged the cultural, political and social norms that arose after …
Angry Young Women Writers of the 1950s & 1960s Kitchen Sink Drama was initially penned by the “Angry Young Men” and “Angry Young Women” of the 1950s & 1960s. These were a collective of upper working class / middle class playwrights and authors who were disheartened with the UK class system. They had an overwhelming desire to portray the rawness …
Kitchen Sink Realism Films – A Selection Of Links To Articles & Further Reading Below are a collection of links to ideal reading for those interested in Kitchen Sink Realism films. This is regardless of whether you are a novice or an avid collector and viewer of these films. These articles offer a great insight into “British New Wave” cinema. …
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In the mid 1980s, whilst at school, I discovered a genre of literature. This was exclusive to those books penned by a collection of authors known as the “Angry Young Men”. In addition with thanks to further encouragement shown by Mr Thompson (my old English Literature teacher), I was to become an avid collector and reader of Kitchen Sink Realism …
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