Priestley: An Inspector Calls
No. of pages 60
Published: 1992
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"An Inspector Calls" by J.B. Priestley is a powerful and thought-provoking play set in 1912, revolving around the affluent Birling family. The evening turns tumultuous when Inspector Goole arrives, interrogating them about the suicide of a young woman named Eva Smith. As he unravels their connections to her tragic fate, dark secrets and moral responsibilities come to light, forcing each family member to confront their own complicity. The play critiques social class and individual accountability, emphasizing the interconnectedness of society. The ominous tone foreshadows the impending social changes that would unfold in the years following the play's setting. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Brodies Notes, Pan Study Aids .
There are 60 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1992 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .
This book features the following character:
J B Priestley
This book features the character J B Priestley.
