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Sweet Bird of Youth

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The play delves into the lives of Alexandra Del Lago, a washed-up movie star, and Chance Wayne, a man grappling with lost innocence and the corrupting allure of fame. It explores the darker aspects of the American dream, highlighting themes of youth and ambition. This edition features an insightful Introduction by Lanford Wilson, Williams' original Foreword, the one-act play "The Enemy: Time," an essay by scholar Colby H. Kullman, and a chronology of Williams' life, enriching the reader's understanding of the playwright's work and legacy.

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Sweet Bird of Youth, Tennessee Williams

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2008
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English
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Paperback
Pages
130
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9780811218078
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First published
1959
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Sweet Bird of Youth
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The play delves into the lives of Alexandra Del Lago, a washed-up movie star, and Chance Wayne, a man grappling with lost innocence and the corrupting allure of fame. It explores the darker aspects of the American dream, highlighting themes of youth and ambition. This edition features an insightful Introduction by Lanford Wilson, Williams' original Foreword, the one-act play "The Enemy: Time," an essay by scholar Colby H. Kullman, and a chronology of Williams' life, enriching the reader's understanding of the playwright's work and legacy.