Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
A Voyage Round My Father. John Mortimer |
1971 |
John Mortimer |
Buy |
John Mortimer had a parallel career as a playwright alongside his work as a novelist and barrister. “A Voyage Round My Father” remains his most celebrated stage work, drawing on his childhood memories and the complicated bond between father and son.
The play captures the eccentricity and emotional reserve of English family life with warmth and wit. It has been revived many times on the London stage and remains a staple of British theater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the John Mortimer Plays series?
There are one books in the John Mortimer Plays series, published in 1971.
What is the first book in the John Mortimer Plays series?
The first book in the John Mortimer Plays series is A Voyage Round My Father. John Mortimer, published in 1971.
What is A Voyage Round My Father about?
A Voyage Round My Father is John Mortimer’s autobiographical play about his relationship with his father, a blind barrister who refused to acknowledge his disability. It was first performed in 1971 and later adapted for television.