A Streetcar Named Desire

Author:

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS

Publisher:

PRINTS PUBLICATIONS PVT LTD

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Publisher

PRINTS PUBLICATIONS PVT LTD

Publication Year 2024
ISBN-13

9788119972357

ISBN-10 811997235X
Binding

Paperback

Number of Pages 124 Pages
Language (English)
Dimensions (Cms) 21.6 x 14 x 0.5
Weight (grms) 155

"A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams is indeed a landmark play in American theatre, recognized for its intense exploration of characters and themes. The play revolves around Blanche DuBois, a fragile and troubled woman who moves in with her sister Stella and Stella's husband, Stanley Kowalski. The play unfolds over three acts, each revealing more about Blanche's past and her present struggles. Blanche, portrayed as a former Southern belle, brings with her a veneer of refinement and sophistication but is haunted by personal tragedies and a fragile mental state. Her attempts to maintain her genteel façade clash with Stanley's aggressive and domineering personality.The play's exploration of mental instability, social class dynamics, and the conflict between illusion and reality garnered critical acclaim upon its debut.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS

Tennessee Williams, born Thomas Lanier Williams III was a renowned American playwright who ranks among the most influential and celebrated dramatists of the 20th century. His works are known for their deeply emotional themes, complex characters, and evocative language. Williams's plays often feature characters grappling with loneliness, desire, alienation, and the conflict between personal aspirations and societal expectations.Beyond his plays, Williams wrote short stories, essays, and poetry, though his reputation primarily rests on his theatrical works. His contributions to American drama earned him multiple awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes, for "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
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