{"product_id":"influence-of-tennessee-williams","title":"Influence of Tennessee Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003e   The author of \u003ci\u003eA Streetcar Named Desire\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCat on a Hot Tin Roof\u003c\/i\u003e was never shy about drawing on his personal and family drama for stage material. This collection of 15 essays examines how Williams's confessional style and subject matter in turn influenced a diverse group of American playwrights over the past six decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Critical comparisons with William Inge, Edward Albee, Neil Simon, David Mamet, Beth Henley, Christopher Durang, Tony Kushner, and others reveal the complexity of his influence. A special feature of this collection is its emphasis on how Williams was received by African American dramatists, including Lorraine Hansberry, August Wilson, Adrienne Kennedy and Suzan-Lori Parks. The collection ends with an original interview with Edward Albee on why and how Williams influenced him.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233283166552,"sku":"9780786434756","price":36.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780786434756_ffb0b109-dc15-43f3-a95e-b25c89b711bc.jpg?v=1764987336","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/influence-of-tennessee-williams","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}