The Glass Menagerie

Dive into the poignant world of 'The Glass Menagerie', a masterpiece by Tennessee Williams that captures the essence of memory, longing, and the fragility of dreams. This compelling B-format paperback edition, released by Penguin UK in 2009, presents a powerful narrative that follows Amanda Wingfield, a mother clinging to the remnants of her past, while her children, Tom and Laura, grapple with their own aspirations and insecurities. Set against the backdrop of 1930s America, the enchanting yet haunting tale revolves around Amanda's desperate attempts to secure a future for Laura, a shy girl with a physical disability whose world is limited to her cherished collection of glass animals. When the anticipated gentleman caller arrives, the family’s delicate illusions shatter, revealing the depth of their loneliness and unfulfilled desires. 'The Glass Menagerie' remains one of Tennessee Williams' most iconic and emotionally gripping works, resonating with anyone who has ever faced the heartache of unrealized dreams. With 112 pages of rich storytelling, this book promises to evoke a spectrum of emotions and provoke thought on the nature of reality and fantasy. Enjoy FREE shipping on this beautifully crafted book, but please note that combined shipping is unavailable with this item. Expect delivery within 10 days as you embark on this unforgettable literary journey.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141190266
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 112


Description:
With a new Introduction by Robert Bray 'Tennessee Williams will live as long as drama itself' Peter Shaffer Abandoned by her husband, Amanda Wingfield comforts herself with recollections of her earlier, more gracious life in Blue Mountain when she was pursued by 'gentleman callers'. Her son Tome, poet with a job is a warehouse, longs for adventure and escape from his mother's suffocating embrace, while Laura, her shy crippled daughter, has her glass menagerie and her memories. Amanda is desperate to find her daughter a husband, but when the long-awaited gentleman caller does arrive, Laura's romantic illusions are crushed. The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee William's evocation of loneliness and lost love, is one of his most powerful and moving plays.

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