1947, 2nd PRINT, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, by TENNESSEE WILLIAMS, NEW DIRECTIONS

Description: A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams Mount Vernon, New York: A New Directions Book 1947 First Edition, Second Printing Octavo, 171 pages, publisher's original dust jacket with the original price of $2.75 unclipped. Publisher's original green boards. Some slight discoloration, a few small tears, some rubbing and wear, else in good + condition. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams is a powerful and poignant drama that explores the complexities of human relationships, desire, and the consequences of past traumas. Set in post-World War II New Orleans, the play follows the tragic decline of Blanche DuBois, a fragile and delusional Southern belle who moves in with her sister, Stella, and her brutish brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski. Through intense and often unsettling interactions, the play delves into themes of power, class, and sexual tension, revealing the characters' vulnerabilities and the harsh realities of their lives. Williams masterfully uses lyrical dialogue and vivid imagery to create a haunting portrait of loss and the inevitable clash between illusion and reality. "A Streetcar Named Desire" remains one of the most influential and enduring works in American theater, celebrated for its rich character development and its exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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