Theatre of Tennessee Williams, Vol. 1: Battle of Angels / The Glass Menagerie / A Streetcar Named Desire [Hardcover] Williams, Tennessee

Description

Former library copy has some associated markings at outer page edges. Missing dustjacket. Hardcover has some slight fading at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure. Great reading copy.

This volume from the esteemed New Directions Publishing Corporation collects three of Tennessee Williams’ most celebrated and influential plays, offering a window into the genius of one of America’s greatest playwrights. Despite its well-loved library provenance, the sturdy binding and clean pages make this an excellent reading copy for those seeking to immerse themselves in Williams’ searing examinations of human fragility, desire, and the harsh realities of life in the American South. “The Glass Menagerie,” Williams’ semi-autobiographical memory play, introduced his poetic, lyrical style and established him as a major voice in American drama. The Pulitzer Prize-winning “A Streetcar Named Desire” cemented his reputation with its unflinching portrayal of fading gentility and brutal passions. This volume also includes the lesser-known “Battle of Angels,” an early work that foreshadows Williams’ later explorations of sexuality and societal constraints. For collectors, students of drama, and lovers of great literature, this compilation provides a remarkable opportunity to experience the raw power and poetic brilliance that defined Tennessee Williams’ singular artistic vision.