Product Description

Tennessee Williams' plays are performed around the world, and are staples of the standard American repertory. His famous portrayals of women engage feminist critics, and as America's leading gay playwright from the repressive postwar period, through Stonewall, to the growth of gay liberation, he represents an important and controversial figure for queer theorists. Gross and his contributors have included all of his plays, a chronology, introduction and bibliography.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2580691 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 230 pages

Review
"Robert Gross and his contributors have made an important contribution to Williams scholarship and merit a round of applause for their production of the mutiple-gendered selves of America's greatest playwright-showman."
-Philip C. Kolin, "Modern Drama, Spring 2002

From the Back Cover
Tennessee Williams's plays are performed around the world, and are staples of American repertory. His portrayals of women have challenged feminist critics, and as America's leading gay playwright from the postwar period through the growth of gay liberation, he represents an important and controversial figure for queer theorists. This comprehensive collection reflects the current critical debates regarding Williams, with essays by eminent scholars covering all aspects of Williams's work, including his complex relationship with American realism. Includes chapters on all of Williams's plays, an substantial introduction, a chronology, and bibliography.

About the Author
Robert R. Gross is the Director of Theatre at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He is immersed in Williams scholarship and has published extensively on the playwright.

Rhonda Blair, Frank Bradley, Thomas Gregory Carpenter, Linda Dorff, Lauren Friesen, John Gronbeck-Tedesco, Robert F. Gross, Stephanie B. Hammer, Bruce J. Mann, Kalliopi Nikopoulou, Michael R. Schiavi, Ann Wilson.