Dimitra Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Introduction: A Streetcar Named Desire centers on a desolated woman named Blanche DuBois a fading relic of Old South, reared in aristocratic traditions. The play begins when Blanche arrives in New Orleans, after her life has fallen apart, to stay with her sister, Stella, and her crude, outspoken husband, Stanley Kowalski. Though scarred by her past, Blanche still tries to lead the life of an elegant lady and does her best, even lying when necessary, to keep up appearances. I finished it today and absolutely loved it. Williams handles the themes of illusion vs. reality, desire, human nature and behavior brilliantly. Its characters are real human beings with both their faults and good sides. And the story ultimately tragic. Has anyone else read it? If yes, what did you think of it? Edited September 22, 2009 by Dimitra Quote
Chrissy Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 I have neither read nor seen it, but it is a play I would love to read. I may seek it out sooner rather than later now. Quote
Weave Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Hi Dimitra, glad you enjoyed it I have never seen or read it but I would like to at some point. Quote
Kimmy619 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I read it when I was doing A Level English Lit and I really enjoyed it then. I still have it, but haven't erad it recently. Quote
Kylie Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I have it on my TBR pile. I've seen a couple of versions of the play (films) and I'm interested to see how they compare to the actual play. Quote
MuggleMagic Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 I also studied this for English Lit and I loved it. Still do. We watched the film in class (Marlon Brando version) and I cried at the end. I was SO embarassed. It really is a fantastic play. I also read Tennessee William's memoirs and they were really good Quote
joe Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 I studied this quite intently at degree level and used it for one of my directorial exams. i absolutely love the play and reading this topic makes me want to read it again:smile2: Quote
sdeangelo Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 It is a brilliant play. I had to read it for English class, and was so glad that it was assigned. It is coming to the Guthrie Theatre this spring and I am soooo hoping to go see it!! Quote
MuggleMagic Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 It is a brilliant play. I had to read it for English class, and was so glad that it was assigned. It is coming to the Guthrie Theatre this spring and I am soooo hoping to go see it!! It was in London too but the tickets sold out so quickly I didn't even have time to blink I am glad it is doing well though Quote
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