Description
Author Tennessee Williams
Publisher New Directions
Format Paperback, Fourth Printing
condition Very good plus
Summary
Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof remains one of the most searing and emotionally resonant plays in American theater. This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama explores the unraveling of a Southern family consumed by lies, repression, and the unspoken truths that haunt their opulent estate. Set in Mississippi on a sweltering evening, the play centers on the turbulent relationship between Brick, a former athlete turned alcoholic, and Maggie, his fiery and desperate wife. As the family gathers to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday, secrets boil to the surface, threatening to upend their already fragile cohesion.
Williams’ signature lyrical prose and psychological depth make this a powerful read as well as a masterwork of performance literature. This edition, published by New Directions, features the original American Shakespeare Theatre production cover and captures the sensual tension and Southern gothic atmosphere that define Williams' greatest works. A must-have for collectors and readers of classic American drama.