This 20th-century American playwright is renowned for his deeply psychological dramas, which often explore vulnerability, desperation, and the complexities of human relationships. His work is characterized by poetic language and intense emotional portraits of characters battling their inner demons and societal pressures. Williams masterfully captured the bittersweet realities of life, frequently set against the backdrop of a nostalgic South. His plays have become cornerstones of American theater, continuing to resonate with audiences for their raw honesty and artistic brilliance.
The collection features early writings by Thomas Lanier Williams, showcasing his distinctive voice before he gained fame as a playwright. Set against the backdrop of Missouri, these tales reveal the foundational elements of his storytelling style, offering a glimpse into the themes and character development that would later define his renowned works.
Tennessee Williams' sensuous portrait of sexual repression is as sultry as the sweltering heat of its Mississippi setting. Alma Winemiller, the sheltered daughter of a minister, secretly harbors a lifelong love for the boy next door, Dr. John Buchanan. Alma seeks a spiritual love with just one man, but the rakish John is focused solely on sexual conquest. Their intense relationship degenerates into a battle for his body and her soul.
Set in post-war New Orleans, this iconic play explores themes of desire, mental health, and the clash between reality and illusion through the tragic story of Blanche DuBois. As she seeks refuge with her sister Stella and brother-in-law Stanley, tensions rise, revealing deep-seated conflicts and the fragility of human relationships. Tennessee Williams masterfully captures the complexities of his characters, making it a seminal work in American theater that continues to resonate with audiences today.
The book features a series of insightful interviews with the renowned playwright known for his impactful works such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Glass Menagerie. These conversations delve into his creative process, the themes of his plays, and his reflections on the theater's role in society. Readers gain a deeper understanding of his artistic vision and the personal experiences that shaped his iconic characters and narratives.
Nach dem Verlust ihres stolzen Familiensitzes flieht Blanche DuBois, eine verblichene Südstaatenschönheit, zu ihrer Schwester Stella, die mit dem Arbeiter Stanley Kowalski verheiratet ist. Dessen aggressive Sexualität stößt Blanche ab. Stanley hasst Blanches affektiertes Verhalten und ihre Traditionsversessenheit. In der Enge der Wohnung im französischen Viertel von New Orleans kommt es schnell zu Spannungen, die in einer Katastrophe münden … Marlon Brando wurde in der Rolle des Stanley Kowalski zu einer Ikone der amerikanischen Männlichkeit. Mit den Beiträgen zu beiden Werken aus Kindlers Literatur Lexikon. Mit Daten zu Leben und Werk, exklusiv verfasst von der Redaktion der Zeitschrift für Literatur TEXT + KRITIK.
'One of the genre's very few genuinely comic, genuinely incisive writers' THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE
Includes three plays - Suddenly Last Summer, The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore, and Small Craft Warnings.
Now published for the first time as a trade paperback with a new introduction and the short story on which it was based.
