williams, tennessee

Biography of the dramatist who wrote "The Glass Menagerie," "A Streetcar Named Desire", and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." Covers Williams' largely unknown personal life, including his fear that he would fall victim to the mental disorder that institutionalized his sister Rose; how he channeled his dreams and fears into writing; and his early success.

A collection of critical essays analyzing his work, sensitivity to dialogue, his comic talent and theatrical flair.

Examines the life and works of twentieth-century American playwright Tennessee Williams; also includes a chronology and a selected bibliography.

A discussion of twentieth-century southern American playwright Tennessee Williams's life, career, influences, and works, including in-depth analyses of seven of his plays and information drawn from several primary documents such as letters and unpublished plays.

Presents thirty-six interviews with the playwright from 1940 through 1981.

A critical biography of the American playwright including an account of his life and his published works.