Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
(Author) Tennessee Williams'Big Daddy' Pollitt, the richest cotton planter in the Mississippi Delta, is about to celebrate his sixty-fifth birthday. His two sons have returned home for the occasion- Gooper, his wife and children, Brick, an ageing football hero who has turned to drink, and his feisty wife Maggie. As the hot summer evening unfolds, the veneer of happy family life and Southern gentility gradually slips away as unpleasant truths emerge and greed, lies, jealousy and suppressed sexuality threaten to reach boiling point. Made into a film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a masterly portrayal of family tensions and individuals trapped in prisons of their own making.
Tennessee Williams
Tennessee Williams was an American playwright known for his innovative and emotionally charged dramas. His most notable works include "A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Glass Menagerie," and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." Williams' writing style is characterized by his exploration of complex characters, themes of desire, and the struggle for personal fulfillment. He is credited with revolutionizing American theater with his poetic language and psychological depth. Williams' impact on the literary genre of drama is profound, as he brought a new level of psychological realism and depth to the stage. "A Streetcar Named Desire" is considered his most famous work, earning him critical acclaim and multiple awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Tennessee Williams' contributions to literature continue to be celebrated for their profound insights into the human condition and enduring relevance.
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