{"product_id":"the-influence-of-tennessee-williams-essays-on-fifteen-american-playwrights-9780786434756","title":"The Influence of Tennessee Williams: Essays on Fifteen American Playwrights","description":"\u003cp\u003e The author of \u003ci\u003eA Streetcar Named Desire\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCat on a Hot Tin Roof\u003c\/i\u003e was never shy about drawing on his personal and family drama for stage material. This collection of 15 essays examines how Williams's confessional style and subject matter in turn influenced a diverse group of American playwrights over the past six decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical comparisons with William Inge, Edward Albee, Neil Simon, David Mamet, Beth Henley, Christopher Durang, Tony Kushner, and others reveal the complexity of his influence. A special feature of this collection is its emphasis on how Williams was received by African American dramatists, including Lorraine Hansberry, August Wilson, Adrienne Kennedy and Suzan-Lori Parks. The collection ends with an original interview with Edward Albee on why and how Williams influenced him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip C. Kolin\u003c\/b\u003e is a distinguished professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he teaches drama. He has published more than 40 books and 200 articles.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50845224206610,"sku":"9780786434756","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_046786da-77f7-42f5-bf45-bb808e677608.jpg?v=1737344592","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-influence-of-tennessee-williams-essays-on-fifteen-american-playwrights-9780786434756","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}