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Tennessee Williams
ISBN 9780141190273
Rs. 640
Penguin Modern Classics
A Streetcar Named Desire
Who it's for: Readers and students of American drama and literature
“A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams is a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that explores the volatile collision between illusion and brutal reality. Set in a humid New Orleans, the play centers on the fragile Southern belle Blanche DuBois, whose arrival at her sister Stella's apartment ignites a destructive conflict with Stella's primal husband, Stanley Kowalski. This confrontation exposes Blanche's deep-seated delusions, threatening her sanity and sense of self.Why You Should Read? Experience a landmark of 20th-century American drama. Delve into complex characters grappling with desire, illusion, and societal change. Witness a powerful portrayal of the clash between refinement and raw instinct. Understand its lasting influence on literature and film.
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- Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Tennessee Williams
- Set in New Orleans, explores illusion versus brutal reality
- Centers on Blanche DuBois and her conflict with Stanley Kowalski
- A landmark of 20th-century American drama
- Examines desire, delusion, and societal change
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What is the play about?
It follows Blanche DuBois, a fragile Southern belle, who moves in with her sister Stella in New Orleans and clashes with Stella's husband, Stanley Kowalski, leading to a destructive confrontation that exposes Blanche's delusions.
Who is the author?
The play is by Tennessee Williams, a major American playwright.
What awards has it won?
It is a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.
What are the main themes?
The play explores the collision between illusion and reality, desire, social class, and the fragility of sanity.
Why is it considered significant?
It is a landmark of 20th-century American drama, known for its complex characters and its influence on literature and film.