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The United States in Literature presents a curated anthology of American literary pieces, featuring Tennessee Williams’ short play "The Glass Menagerie" among others. Blair’s compilation examines themes of family relationships—mothers and daughters, mothers and sons, brothers and sisters—as well as interpersonal connections and the haunting presence of supernatural elements. The volume serves as a resource for study and teaching, offering insights into American drama, short stories, and autobiographical drama within a historical and critical context.
First publish date: 1952
Genre: Education & Language/Education
Authors: Walter Blair
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