Drama Club Talk on Tennessee Williams

by Elena Wagoner (USA)

Known as one of the most influential playwrights of the 20th century, Tennessee Williams gave us plays like A Streetcar Named Desire, The Glass Menagerie, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. His theater has influenced modern playwrights like David Mamet, Susan Lory-Parks and Tony Kushner. His plays explored the social and personal issues in mid-century American society.

“Life is an unanswered question, but les still believe in the dignity and importance of the question” – Tennessee Williams

More information on this author:
Wiki
His pieces in connection with his life
Great story guides
Interesting article about the themes in his plays
A good summary in Spanish
New Orleans Literary Festival that carries his name!
His life in Louisiana
In the cinema