It is astonishing that there has been no in-depth critical work on one of the great post-war British playwrights: David Hare. Professor Richard Boon provides such a book with a rigorous analysis of work to date and many new interviews, including one with the playwright, specifically for this book. With the increasing study of this major playwright, whose work attracts the very best of acting talent, this book is a timely publication for student and interested theatregoer alike.