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Winner of the Morton N. Cohen Award for a Distinguished Edition of Letters, Modern Language Association, 2001. When first published in 2000, Volume I of The Selected Letters of Tennessee Williams was hailed as 'indispensable' (Choice), 'a carefully researched, fully documented study,' (Buffalo News) and 'a model edition of a significant set of letters by one of America's leading writers' (MLA citation for the Morton N. Cohen Award). This volume will help a widening circle of the great American playwright's readers appreciate that he was also 'a prodigy of the letter' (Allan Jalon, San Francisco Chronicle) and that 'his letters are among the century's finest' (John Lahr, The New Yorker). Tennessee Williams wrote to family, friends, and fellow artists with equal measures of piety, wit, and astute selfknowledge. Presented with a running commentary to separate Williams's often hilarious, but sometimes devious, counterreality from truth, the letters form a virtual autobiography of the great American dramatist. Volume I of The Selected Letters of Tennessee Williams: 19201945 includes 330 letters written to nearly seventy correspondents and chosen from a group of 900 letters collected by two leading Williams scholars: Albert J. Devlin, professor of English at the University of Missouri, and Nancy M. Tischler, Professor Emerita of English at Pennsylvania State University.
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Selected Letters of Tennessee Williams? A: The main theme of The Selected Letters of Tennessee Williams is the exploration of Williams' personal and artistic life through his correspondence. The letters reveal his relationships with family, friends, and fellow artists, showcasing his wit, insight, and emotional depth.
- Q: How many letters are included in this volume? A: This volume includes 330 letters that were carefully selected from a collection of 900 letters written by Tennessee Williams.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The Selected Letters of Tennessee Williams, Volume I: 1920-1945 was published on September 17, 2002.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a paperback edition of a collection of letters by Tennessee Williams, categorized under 'Authors'.
- Q: Who are the editors of this volume? A: The letters in this volume were edited by Albert J. Devlin and Nancy M. Tischler, both of whom are scholars of Tennessee Williams.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it has not been previously used and is in pristine condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study as it provides a carefully researched and fully documented insight into the life and thoughts of Tennessee Williams, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars.
- Q: What can readers expect from the commentary included in the letters? A: Readers can expect a running commentary that helps delineate Tennessee Williams' often humorous yet complex perspective on reality, enhancing the understanding of his letters.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The Selected Letters of Tennessee Williams contains 608 pages.
- Q: Is there a specific edition mentioned for this book? A: Yes, this is the 'First Paperback Edition' of The Selected Letters of Tennessee Williams.