
These letters display a remarkable range of emotions and information. In addition to scenes of backstage drama with Williams' many producers, directors, associates and lovers, we catch glimpses of Gore Vidal, Truman Capote, Christopher Isherwood, Leonard Bernstein, and Greta Garbo...
This collection of correspondence investigates the complex personal and professional evolution of Tennessee Williams through the eyes of his close friend and confidant, Donald Windham. Donald Windham, a writer and intimate associate of Williams, provides a curated selection of letters that span decades of the playwright's career. The text serves as a primary source document, utilizing personal communication to map the intersection of Williams' creative output with his volatile private life. By presenting these letters, Windham offers a framework for understanding the psychological pressures and social circles that defined mid-century American theater.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and theater historians frequently cite this collection as a vital, if subjective, window into the social dynamics of the era's most prominent cultural figures. Readers often note the candid nature of the prose, which provides a stark contrast to more sanitized biographical accounts of the playwright's life.
Page Count:
333
Publication Date:
1980-09-25
Publisher:
Penguin Books
ISBN-10:
0140057285
ISBN-13:
9780140057287
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