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Book SynopsisThis revised Student Edition includes an introduction by Daniel Ciba, which looks in particular at the play as a piece of realism or experimentalism and considers the play through the lens of Queer Identity. The introduction includes discussion of very recent revivals and adaptations of the play across the world.
The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams'' first great popular success and an autobiographical play about his mother and sister, launched the brilliant and controversial career of this ground-breaking American playwright. Set in St Louis during the depression era of the 1930s, it is the poignant drama of a family''s gradual disintegration, under pressure both from outside and within. METHUEN DRAMA STUDENT EDITIONS are expertly annotated texts of a wide range of plays from the modern and classic repertoires. A well as the complete text of the play itself, this volume contains: A chronology of the play and the playwright's life and work an introductory discussion of the
Trade ReviewOne of Tennessee Williams's most beautiful, haunting and generous plays. * The Sunday Times *
The most touching, tender and painful of his works. * The Daily Telegraph *
Table of ContentsContents Chronology by Alison Walls Introduction Autobiography Tragedy or Comedy Realistic or Nonrealistic Memory Queer Identity Disability Further Reading
The Glass Menagerie Notes
