GLASS MENAGERIE

Book Details

• Author: Tennessee Williams

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing India

• Language: English

• Edition: Special Annotated Edition

• ISBN: 9789384052478

• Pages: 224

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.0 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

The Glass Menagerie is one of Tennessee Williams' most celebrated and poignant plays, now available in a special annotated edition ideal for school and college students. This autobiographical masterpiece, which marked Williams' first great success, draws heavily from his own experiences with his mother and sister. Set in St. Louis during the Great Depression, the play portrays the slow disintegration of a family under immense pressure, both internal and external.

The story revolves around a mother, Amanda Wingfield, who dreams of finding a 'gentleman caller' for her shy and physically disabled daughter, Laura. Meanwhile, her son, Tom, is caught between his obligations to his family and his desire for freedom. As the family’s fragile hopes and dreams unravel, Williams paints a heartbreaking picture of yearning, loss, and the clash between fantasy and harsh reality.

This edition includes Williams' preferred text for the first time in the United Kingdom, offering a fresh look at the playwright’s intentions. Additionally, it features Williams’ insightful essay, The Catastrophe of Success, in which he reflects on the sudden fame that followed his breakthrough, as well as a section of Williams' own production notes. This edition offers a deeper understanding of one of the most important works in American theatre, making it an essential read for students and lovers of theatre alike.