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“Blanche: No, I have the misfortune of being an English instructor. I attempt to instill a bunch of bobby-soxers and drugstore Romeos with a reverence for Hawthorne and Whitman and Poe!”

Quote by Tennessee Williams

Book:A Streetcar Named Desire: Play in Three Acts

Work

A Streetcar Named Desire: Play in Three Acts

A profound and emotionally charged play that delves into the complex relationships and psychological struggles of its characters, set against the backdrop of a crumbling New Orleans tenement. more

Author

Tennessee Williams

American playwright, renowned for his profound psychological portrayals and unique dramatic style. His notable works include 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'The Glass Menagerie'. more

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