A Taste of Honey | Essays and Criticism
- Diverse Reactions to A Taste of Honey
In this essay, Metzger discusses the disparity in the critical assessment of Shelagh Delaney’s A Taste of Honey.
- Shelagh Delaney
In this essay, Ippolito examines Delaney and her play within the context of her contemporaries, notably John Osborne, Peter Shaffer, and Jean Genet.
- Lancashire Lass
Calling Delaney’s play ‘‘very special,’’ McCarter offers a favorable review of A Taste of Honey, offering particular praise for the playwright’s sharply drawn characters.
- Review of A Taste of Honey
Panter-Downes calls A Taste of Honey ‘‘remarkable’’ and lauds the play for its precise characterizations and ‘‘bitingly frank domestic dialogue.’’

