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This literary biography of Tennessee Williams offers a unique perspective by drawing extensively on his correspondences, notebooks, and archival papers. It provides an insightful analysis of the life and work of this renowned playwright alongside the historical events that shaped them.
Overview
This comprehensive book reveals how the complex interplay between the factual and fictional elements in Williams's work is distinguished from others through an original lens grounded deeply in his personal experiences and writings.
Book Content
Columbus to Columbia via St Louis: Separating Fact from Fiction
Explores how Williams navigated his life, bling reality with fiction to create a unique narrative identity.
University City to Clayton via Memphis: Seeking Publication in Spring
Provides insights into the challenges faced by an aspiring writer and his journey to finding recognition.
University City to New Orleans via Iowa City: Academic Blues versus ‘American Blues’
Highlights Williams's experiences with academia that influenced his creative work, contrasting traditional academic life with his artistic sensibilities.
New Orleans to Hollywood via Acapulco: Ma?ana Es Otro Dia
Chronicles the move from the stage to film industry and how it impacted his work and lifestyle.
Hollywood to Rome via Chicago: The ‘Catastrophe’ of His Success
Examines the tumultuous period after the success of A Streetcar Named Desire, including the personal, professional upheavals faced by Williams.
Rome to Rome via Nearly Everywhere Else: ‘Comfortable Little Mercies’
Discusses the global acclm and personal struggles that followed his major successes.
New York to New York via Miami: A Battle of Angles
Investigates Williams’s return to Broadway, with a focus on creative disagreements and personal challenges.
Tokyo to St Louis via Spoleto: The Stonedwall Age
Explores the international impact of his work along with its darker implications in his personal life.
Key West to New York via Bangkok: In Search of Androgyny
Traces Williams's later works and personal explorations, including themes of ger identity.
Chicago to St Louis via Vancouver: ‘Right Write!’
Reviews the latter part of his career with an emphasis on his evolving literary techniques.
Epilogue
Offers a retrospective view of Williams’s life and impact on American literature, reflecting on the lessons learned from his experiences.
Reviews
The book has been critically acclmed for shedding light on the unflattering personal views of Tennessee Williams regarding his contemporaries, colleagues in theater, actors, directors, audiences, society at large, and more.
About the Author
John S. Bak is a distinguished scholar with extensive experience in literary studies, particularly in American literature. He is renowned for his ability to integrate diverse historical contexts into biographies of prominent writers.
Accessibility
The book is accessible both online and offline through various formats including EPUB and PDF versions suitable for reading on digital devices. It can be instantly downloaded or purchased as a softcover version, offering flexibility in access methods while preserving the value of physical books.
Authorship
This biography was meticulously John S. Bak based on years of research and analysis using original materials such as Williams's personal notes, letters, and historical records.
Publishing and Avlability
The book can be acquired through institutional subscriptions or directly from publishers like Springer Nature, providing access to a wealth of information and insights into Tennessee Williams' life and work.
This comprehensive volume is an invaluable resource for scholars, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the life and times of Tennessee Williams, offering detled explorations across his career that span from his early days as a struggling writer to his legacy as one of America's most celebrated playwrights.
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