Williams, Tennessee

A Streetcar Named Desire (Student Editions)

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ISBN 13:: 9781350108516
author:: Williams, Tennessee
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Methuen Drama
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 1.5 x 13.1 x 13.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Theater,
Condition:: New
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A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams is a powerful exploration of the American South's turbulent past and its enduring impact on modern America. This Student Edition features an introduction by Bess Rowen, which examines the play's thought-provoking portrayal of rape, vulnerability, mental institutions, and the complexities of human desire. Through the characters of Blanche Dubois and Stanley Kowalski, Williams masterfully dramatizes the clash between traditional values and the aggressive materialism of the modern world. This annotated edition includes a chronology of the play and its creator, as well as an introductory discussion of the social, political, and cultural context in which it was written. This Student Edition of A Streetcar Named Desire offers a comprehensive understanding of the play, its themes, and its significance, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars of American drama and theater.

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