Tennessee Williams
The Rose Tattoo
- ISBN 13:
- 9780811218825
- author:
- Tennessee Williams
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Directions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 132mm X 203mm
- Genre:
- Plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Tennessee Williams' The Rose Tattoo is a complex and deeply human exploration of love, loss, and identity. This new edition features an introduction by acclaimed playwright John Patrick Shanley, as well as the author's original foreword, a one-act play that served as the germ for the full work, and an essay by noted scholar Jack Barbera. At its heart is Serafina delle Rosa, a woman who has withdrawn from the world after a devastating loss. Her life is turned upside down when a mysterious man appears, sparking a fiery mix of emotions that threaten to consume her. As tensions rise, Williams masterfully weaves together elements of tragedy, comedy, and melodrama to create a work that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. This edition offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Tennessee Williams' most iconic works in its entirety, with all the supporting materials that provide context and insight into the author's vision.