A Streetcar Named Desire
by Tennessee Williams
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 194.5K reader ratings. First published in 1947. The book spans 107 pages.
About A Streetcar Named Desire
The Pulitzer Prize and Drama Critics Circle Award winning play—reissued with an introduction by Arthur Miller (Death of a Salesman and The Crucible), and Williams’ essay “The World I Live In.”It is a very short list of 20th-century American plays that continue to have the same power and impact as when they first appeared—57 years after its Broadway premiere, Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire is one of those plays. The story famously recounts how the faded and promiscuous Blanche DuBois is pushed over the edge by her sexy and brutal brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski. Streetcar launched the careers of Marlon Brando, Jessica Tandy, Kim Hunter, and Karl Malden, and solidified the position of Tennessee Williams as one of the most important young playwrights of his generation, as well as that of Elia Kazan as the greatest American stage director of the ’40s and ’50s.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tennessee Williams |
| Published | 1947 |
| Pages | 107 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 194,493 |
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What genre is A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire is categorized as Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is A Streetcar Named Desire worth reading?
Based on 194.5K reader ratings, A Streetcar Named Desire has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire has 107 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire was written by Tennessee Williams. It was first published in 1947.
What is the ISBN for A Streetcar Named Desire?
The ISBN-13 for A Streetcar Named Desire is 9780822210890.0.
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