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Tennessee Williams

Category Fiction
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9780141190280

Rs. 640

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Who it's for: readers of American drama and classic literature

"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" is Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, set against the backdrop of a Mississippi Delta plantation. It delves into the unraveling relationships of the Pollitt family, focusing on the tumultuous marriage of Brick and Maggie. Through a single day, the play meticulously uncovers layers of deceit, unfulfilled desire, and profound family dysfunction, leading to a dramatic confrontation among its complex characters.Why You Should Read? Experience one of Tennessee Williams' most powerful and celebrated dramatic works. Explore universal themes of truth, illusion, sexuality, and the American dream. Engage with deeply flawed, psychologically rich characters confronting their deepest secrets. Recognized as a cornerstone of 20th-century American theater and literature.

Highlights

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tennessee Williams
  • Set on a Mississippi Delta plantation
  • Focuses on the tumultuous marriage of Brick and Maggie
  • Uncovers layers of deceit and family dysfunction
  • Features psychologically rich, flawed characters

Themes

Truth and illusion · Sexuality · Family dysfunction · The American dream

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Category Fiction
ISBN 9780141190280
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000092880

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Questions about this book

What is the setting of the play?

The play is set on a Mississippi Delta plantation.

What is the central focus of the story?

It focuses on the unraveling relationships of the Pollitt family, particularly the marriage of Brick and Maggie.

What themes does the play explore?

It explores themes of truth, illusion, sexuality, and the American dream.

What award did the play win?

It won the Pulitzer Prize.