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Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh

John Lahr
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Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2014

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John Lahr

Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

784

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,385 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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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.

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Who Should Read Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh?

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.

4.3

1,385 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

784

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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