Historical documents. What clues can you gather about Tennessee Williams, the time, place, players, and culture?
A Streetcar Named Desire
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Google Books text of the play.
A Streetcar Named Desire
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Watch the entire film version of Tennessee Williams's famous play on YouTube.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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Google Books text of the play.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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The film version of the play.
The Night of the Iguana
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Google Books text of the play.
Williams on Williams
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1955 first-person essay in The New York Times.
"Questions Without Answers"
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An essay by Williams about his work.
John Waters on Tennessee Williams
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The famously campy director's thoroughly entertaining essay on the man who saved his life.
Obituary
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His 26 February 1983 obituary in The New York Times.
Obituary
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Williams 1983 obituary in Time magazine.
"The Angel of the Odd"
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A fantastic 1962 profile of Williams from Time magazine.