“The human heart would never pass the drunk test.... If you took the human heart out of the human body and put a pair of legs on it and told it to walk a straight line, it couldn't do it.”
Quote by Tennessee Williams
Work
Plays: 1957-1980: Orpheus descending. Suddenly last summer. Sweet bird of youth. Period of adjustment. The night of the iguana. The eccentricities of a nightingale. The milk train doesn't stop here anymore. The mutilated. Kingdom of earth (The seven descents of Myrtle). Small craft warnings. Out cry. Vieux Carré. A lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur
This comprehensive volume includes a selection of plays that span a decade, showcasing the author's evolution as a playwright. The collection encompasses a range of subjects and dramatic techniques, from the tragic to the absurd, reflecting the diverse and complex nature of human experience. 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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