The Influence of Tennessee Williams - Essays on Fifteen American Playwrights (Paperback)

The author of A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was never shy about drawing on his personal and family drama for stage material. This collection of 15 essays examines how Williams's confessional style and subject matter in turn influenced a diverse group of American playwrights over the past six decades. Critical comparisons with William Inge, Edward Albee, Neil Simon, David Mamet, Beth Henley, Christopher Durang, Tony Kushner, and others reveal the complexity of his influence. A special feature of this collection is its emphasis on how Williams was received by African American dramatists, including Lorraine Hansberry, August Wilson, Adrienne Kennedy and Suzan-Lori Parks. The collection ends with an original interview with Edward Albee on why and how Williams influenced him.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	September 2008
Editors:	Philip C. Kolin
Dimensions:	258 x 178 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	239
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-3475-6
Categories:	Books
LSN:	0-7864-3475-9
Barcode:	9780786434756

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