Priestley, J.B.: 1894-1984

An Inspector Calls, 1947 - Information about the Book

General Information
- The play denounces the hypocrisy and callousness of capitalism and argues that a just society can only be achieved if all individuals feel a sense of social responsibility.
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- Information from Wikipedia
- Information from StageAgent
Facts
- Awards
- Dramatic effect
- Themes
- Characters, Historical Context
- Glossary of Key Terms
- Character and Theme
Articles
- How JB Priestley’s Inspector first called on the USSR: "It opened first in Leningrad as “This You Will Not Forget”, then in Moscow where it was retitled “He Came”: the new titles were needed because in Russia an inspector is a government official." The Guardian; August 29, 2015
- Review; mainly about a production with the St Hilda’s College Drama Society
- Key quotes for Mr Birling with explanations and analyses
- A Detailed Analysis of An Inspector Calls: "Perhaps the ultimate aim of the play is that the audience leave the theatre having learnt their lesson."
- The Play's Unique Place in Drama. "To some degree this somewhat naturalistic, somewhat expressionist play reminds one of the early twentieth-century trend of the psychological novel, where the interesting things are the conversations and people's nuanced thoughts and reactions to their experiences."
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- Play performed by the Theatrical Company, 2014