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The Glass Menagerie
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No Play In The Modern Theatre Has So Captured The Imagination And Heart Of The American Public As Tennessee Williams'S The Glass Menagerie. Menagerie Was Williams'S First Popular Success And Launched The Brilliant, If Somewhat Controversial, Career Of Our Preeminent Lyric Playwright. Since Its Premiere In Chicago In 1944, With The Legendary Laurette Taylor In The Role Of Amanda, The Play Has Been The Bravura Piece For Great Actresses From Jessica Tandy To Joanne Woodward, And Is Studied And Performed In Classrooms And Theatres Around The World. The Glass Menagerie (In The Reading Text The Author Preferred) Is Now Available Only In Its New Directions Paperbook Edition. A New Introduction By Prominent Williams Scholar Robert Bray, Editor Of The Tennessee Williams Annual Review, Reappraises The Play More Than Half A Century After It Won The New York Drama Critics Circle Award: More Than Fifty Years After Telling His Story Of A Family Whose Lives Form A Triangle Of Quiet Desperation, Williams'S Mellifluous Voice Still Resonates Deeply And Universally. This Edition Of The Glass Menagerie Also Includes Williams'S Essay On The Impact Of Sudden Fame On A Struggling Writer, The Catastrophe Of Success, As Well As A Short Section Of Williams'S Own Production Notes. The Cover Features The Classic Line Drawing By Alvin Lustig, Originally Done For The 1949 New Directions Edition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Glass Menagerie' about? A: 'The Glass Menagerie' is a play by Tennessee Williams that explores the themes of memory, family dynamics, and the struggle between reality and illusion. It tells the story of a family living in St. Louis during the 1930s, focusing on the relationships between the mother, Amanda, her son Tom, and her daughter Laura.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Glass Menagerie'? A: The author of 'The Glass Menagerie' is Tennessee Williams, a prominent American playwright known for his poetic language and deep exploration of human emotions.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Glass Menagerie' was published on June 17, 1999.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'The Glass Menagerie' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Glass Menagerie' have? A: This edition of 'The Glass Menagerie' contains 104 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Glass Menagerie' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Glass Menagerie' is frequently studied in academic settings for its rich themes and character development, making it ideal for classroom discussions and performances.
- Q: What additional content is included in this edition? A: This edition includes a new introduction by Robert Bray, an essay by Tennessee Williams titled 'The Catastrophe of Success,' and Williams's own 'Production Notes'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Glass Menagerie' is listed as 'New,' indicating that it has not been previously owned or read.
- Q: What are the key themes in 'The Glass Menagerie'? A: Key themes in 'The Glass Menagerie' include the fragility of dreams, the impact of the past on the present, and the complexities of familial love.
- Q: Why is 'The Glass Menagerie' significant in American theater? A: 'The Glass Menagerie' is significant because it was Tennessee Williams's first major success and is considered a classic of American theater, influencing countless playwrights and productions worldwide.