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“Gontarski's new book about Tennessee Williams brings us to the sultry Southern stages where T-shirts were not just props randomly taken from wardrobes but new signs of an evocative dramatic language. As his themes became less relevant for modern generations, the playwright's signature appeal changed from erotic ambiguity to stylistic sophistication. And a question arises: is Williams' theatre better suited for American or for European directors? Gontarski looks for answers, his investigations ranging from the heyday of the playwright's global fame to less-studied productions of his work in the 21st century.” — Alessandro Clericuzio, Associate Professor, University of Perugia

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“When does a work become a classic of literature and the repertory of reference for theatre? When it lasts over time and reveals ever-increasing new aspects that confirm its relevance and help in understanding the present. This question is the base of the very interesting and original approach of this book, making it to refocus the analysis on Tennessee Williams, to overcome the most current critical studies and concentrate mainly on the latest, though less studied, production, as well as to examine Williams’ creativeness and his growing success outside the United States, especially in Europe.” —Annamaria Cascetta, Full Professor of History of Theatre, Centre of research in theatrical studies of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy

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“By adopting a style that favours immediacy, nicely waving together Williams’ words from his plays, excerpts from theatre critics’ reviews and interviews, and many more from academic and other sources, this book will provide a great reading opportunity and also spur on theatre professionals, e.g., directors, actors, producers, and people passionate about theatre in general and Williams’s work in particular, which is extensively known and recognized both in Europe and America though still not in its entirety.”— Laura Santini, Ricercatrice (RTDa) / Tenure-track lecturer, English Language and Translation, Università di Genova

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