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The Dumb Waiter

by Harold Pinter · 1957

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One of his most recognized and acclaimed plays, Harold Pinter's "The Dumb Waiter" is a humorous and provocative story of two hit men as they wait in a basement for their next assignment. Told through Pinter's unmistakable wit and poignant pauses, "The Dumb Waiter" is recognized for its exceptional writing and subtle character development.

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thishumorhumorMore like thisLess of this
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theatretheatreMore like thisLess of thisclassclassMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1950s1950sMore like thisLess of thiscollegecollegeMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 64 pages
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