Feiffer, Jules (Vol. 8) - Feiffer, Jules 1929–
Feiffer, Jules 1929–
A widely syndicated cartoonist, Feiffer is also an American playwright and novelist. Known in literary circles for his play Little Murders, which John Simon called "a bloody-minded play, boldly proclaiming that our irrational and vicious society turns ordinary people into maniacal murderers," Feiffer possesses a style of writing which rests between absurdist farce and satire. (See also CLC, Vol. 2, and Contemporary Authors, Vols. 17-20, rev. ed.)
What gives [Knock, Knock] its humor—and a great deal of it is screamingly funny—is the incredible accuracy of [Feiffer's] language, and his use of it to paint the urban neurosis in exact colors. This we know from his cartoons, and we learn it anew from this endearing, congenial theater piece…. There isn't a sincere or honestly felt moment in his play. Let him darken his tone for a moment, and immediately he demolishes the mood with a gallumphing surge...
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