Harold Pinter Biography

Harold Pinter was an English playwright, poet, screenwriter, director, actor who won the 2005 Nobel Prize in Literature. As a child, he witnessed the bombing of London by Nazi forces during the Second World War. Later, he was evacuated to Cornwall and Reading, where he led a lonely life. These incidents left a lasting mark in his young mind. As a result, he developed an aversion to war from the very beginning and when he was called to join the National Service, he refused as a conscientious objector. Instead, he chose acting as a means of self-expression and very soon started writing dramas. Although his works can be separated into three categories in general, they are noted for the clever use of small talks and understatements. He also used silence to convey the innermost thought of the character, which often contradicted his statements. Indeed, his works were undeniably original and powerful. They conveyed a message that was hard to ignore. In later life, he became increasingly focused on political issues. He strongly opposed wars and actively joined the anti war movement. He also worked to establish human rights everywhere in this world.