Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2014
784
Biography • Nonfiction
2014
Adult
18+ years
Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh chronicles Tennessee Williams’s journey from the success of The Glass Menagerie to his later life, detailing his relationships, struggles with sexuality and mental health, and the autobiographical elements in his plays. It includes accounts of his tumultuous romantic relationships, health issues, and the impact of his work in theater, while touching on subjects including violence, mental illness, and addiction.
Informative
Contemplative
Emotional
Melancholic
Mysterious
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John Lahr’s Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh excels in its in-depth exploration of Williams' life and works, offering rich insights into the playwright's complex psyche and artistic legacy. Critics praise Lahr’s thorough research and engaging narrative. However, some find the biography overly detailed, which can diminish readability. Overall, it’s a compelling, albeit dense, portrait of Tennessee Williams.
A reader who would enjoy Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh by John Lahr is likely fascinated by literary biographies, theatrical history, and complex personal narratives. Comparable to fans of Capote by Gerald Clarke and Look Homeward by David Herbert Donald, this book delves into the tumultuous life of a seminal playwright.
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2014
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