The Glass Menagerie
by Tennessee Williams
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams holds a well received rating of 3.67 out of 5, based on 90K reader ratings. First published in 1945. The book spans 104 pages.
About The Glass Menagerie
No play in the modern theatre has so captured the imagination and heart of the American public as Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie. As Williams's first popular success, it launched the brilliant, if somewhat controversial, career, of our pre-eminent lyric playwright. Since its premiere in Chicago in 1944, with the legendary Laurette Taylor in the role of Amanda, Menagaerie has been the bravura piece for great actresses from Jessica Tandy to Joanne Woodward, and is studied and performed in classrooms and theatres around the world. The Glass Menagerie (in the reading text the author preferred) is now available only in its New Directions Paperbook edition. A new introduction by the editor of The Tennessee Williams Annual Review, Robert Bray, reappraises the play more than half a century after it won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. This edition of The Glass Menagerie also includes Williams's essay on the impact of sudden fame on a struggling writer, "The Catastrophe of Success," as well as a short section of Williams's own "Production Notes." (back cover)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tennessee Williams |
| Published | 1945 |
| Pages | 104 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.67 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 90,032 |
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What genre is The Glass Menagerie?
The Glass Menagerie is categorized as Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Glass Menagerie worth reading?
Based on 90K reader ratings, The Glass Menagerie has an average score of 3.67 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Glass Menagerie?
The Glass Menagerie has 104 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Glass Menagerie?
The Glass Menagerie was written by Tennessee Williams. It was first published in 1945.
What is the ISBN for The Glass Menagerie?
The ISBN-13 for The Glass Menagerie is 9780811214050.0.
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