Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Broken Jug |
1994 |
John Banville / Benjamin Black |
Buy |
| 2 |
Conversation in the Mountains |
2020 |
John Banville / Benjamin Black |
Buy |
The plays page broadens the picture of John Banville as a writer working across multiple forms. Although drama is not the central part of his career, it still adds useful context for readers interested in the full scope of the bibliography.
This page is best used as a reference supplement rather than a primary starting point. It keeps the dramatic work from getting lost behind the larger novel catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the John Banville / Benjamin Black Plays series?
There are two books in the John Banville / Benjamin Black Plays series, published between 1994 and 2020.
What is the first book in the John Banville / Benjamin Black Plays series?
The first book in the John Banville / Benjamin Black Plays series is The Broken Jug, published in 1994.
Did John Banville also write for the stage?
Yes. These two books represent the dramatic side of John Banville / Benjamin Black’s output, which is much smaller than the fiction but still worth documenting.