Blanche : the life and times of Tennessee Williams's greatest creation / Nancy Shoenberger.
| Author/creator | Schoenberger, Nancy author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023] |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | x, 227 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Life and times of Tennessee Williams's greatest creation |
| Contents | Introduction: Does Blanche DuBois still matter? -- Portrait of a girl in glass: Rose Williams -- The unbearable whiteness of Blanche DuBois: Jessica Tandy -- "Dreadfully magnificent": Vivien Leigh -- Kitten with a whip: Ann-Margret -- Moonlight becomes you: Jessica Lange -- A martini at a soda fountain: Patricia Clarkson -- The two Blanches: Cate Blanchett -- The eternal bride: Jemier Jenkins -- Coda: Two obituaries and a handful of poems. |
| Abstract | An analysis of the cultural impact of Tennessee Williams' most enduring character--Blanche Dubois from "A Streetcar Named Desire"--explores how she helped define themes of womanhood, sexuality, mental illness, and the idealized South. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-199) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780062947178 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0062947176 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PS3545 .I5365 Z8336 2023 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |