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The Theatre of Tennessee Williams is an expanded paper edition of the acclaimed series of Williams’ plays. Volumes one through seven offer the playwright’s full‑length works up to 1975 and a collection of his shorter pieces. Volume VIII adds the four full‑length plays written and produced in the final decade of Williams’ life. Each play has been corrected and revised by Williams himself for publication; the posthumously released Red Devil Battery Sign reflects his final revision. Supplementary material such as original cast listings and production notes enriches the text, offering insight into the plays’ theatrical histories.
First publish date: 1945
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Tennessee Williams
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