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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.
Poor Cow By Nell Dunn (1967) “Poor Cow” was written by Nell Dunn and published in 1967. It portrays working-class life in the late 1960s, through the central character and protagonist, 22-year old Joy. The novel, “Poor Cow” highlights the themes of poverty and class struggle. It also outlines the fortitude of female strength as well as abusive and toxic …
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A Kestrel For A Knave by Barry Hines & Kes, Directed By Ken Loach I have chosen to write this article for a collection of reasons. Firstly I originate from Barnsley in South Yorkshire, where the novel and film is based . In addition to this, not only do I have an unshakable bond with my origins, both the film …
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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 …
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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 …
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Angry Young Women Writers of the 1950s And 1960s Kitchen Sink Drama was initially penned by the “Angry Young Men” and “Angry Young Women” of the 1950s and 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 and grittiness …
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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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