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A Nobel Prize-winning playwright and activist who created the Pinteresque style, defined by menacing silences, domestic power struggles, and ambiguous dialogue.
Born in East London, Pinter began as an actor before writing The Birthday Party. His comedies of menace revealed the tension beneath everyday interactions. A fierce political activist in his later years, he used his Nobel lecture to attack international war crimes. His work transitioned from domestic settings to overtly political themes, but always maintained a unique mastery of rhythm and pauses. He was married to the actress Vivien Merchant and later the historian Lady Antonia Fraser, remaining a central figure in British intellectual life.
Life story:London, England; of liver cancer.
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