Tennessee Williams''s "A Streetcar Named Desire"

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This comprehensive companion offers valuable insights into "A Streetcar Named Desire," providing an introduction to Tennessee Williams and his oeuvre. It features a detailed chronology of the play's creation, significant historical events, character descriptions, and a synopsis. Additionally, readers will find explanatory notes, biographical context, critiques, and production reviews, including those of the original 1947 stage production and its 1951 film adaptation. This guide is essential for understanding the socio-political and artistic backdrop of this iconic American drama.