Critical Companion to Tennessee Williams (Facts on File Library of American Literature)

Critical Companion to Tennessee Williams includes entries on all of Tennessee Williams's major and most minor works; places and events related to his works; major figures in his life; his literary influences; and issues in Williams scholarship and criticism. "Tennessee Williams is one of the most captivating and popular playwrights of the 20th century. Williams is known for his beautiful and sensitive characterizations, his use of poetic realism and irony, and his portrayal of intricate human relationships. A major resource for scholars and students, Critical Companion to Tennessee Williams is an essential reference to everything one needs to know about Williams and his works. This volume contains: a detailed discussion of Williams's life; scene-by-scene synopses and critical commentary on every play; comprehensive analyses of major and minor characters; biographical information on important figures in Williams's life, from his earliest influences to his later friendships, including actors, collaborators, theater directors, and more; and entries on important places, literary and theatrical terms, and more." Additional features include a comprehensive guide to resources for the study of Tennessee Williams, a chronology, a bibliography of secondary sources, and a complete bibliography of Williams's works. Contents......Page 8 Acknowledgments......Page 9 Introduction......Page 10 Part I: Biography......Page 14 Part II: Works A-Z......Page 30 Part III: Related Entries......Page 350 A......Page 352 B......Page 354 C......Page 357 D......Page 359 E–G......Page 361 H......Page 363 I......Page 365 J......Page 367 K......Page 369 L......Page 371 M......Page 373 N–O......Page 377 P–R......Page 378 S......Page 381 T......Page 385 U–V......Page 388 W......Page 389 Chronology of Life and Works......Page 396 Festivals, Internet Resources, and Important Libraries for Research on Williams......Page 400 Bibliography of Williams's Works......Page 402 Bibliography of Secondary Sources......Page 414 Index......Page 426 This volume contains: a detailed discussion of Williams's life; scene-by-scene synopses and critical commentary on every play; comprehensive analyses of major and minor characters; biographical information on important figures in Williams's life, from his earliest influences to his later friendships, including actors, collaborators, theater directors, and more; and entries on important places, literary and theatrical terms, and more." "Additional features include a comprehensive guide to resources for the study of Tennessee Williams, a chronology, a bibliography of secondary sources, and a complete bibliography of Williams's works."--Jacket "A major resource for scholars and students, Critical companion to Tennessee Williams is an essential reference to everything one needs to know about Williams and his works"--Page 4 of cover