Blanche : the life and times of Tennessee Williams's greatest creation / Nancy Shoenberger.
An analysis of the cultural impact of Tennessee Williams' most enduring character--Blanche Dubois from "A Streetcar Named Desire"--Explores how she helped define themes of womanhood, sexuality, mental illness, and the idealized South
Record details
- ISBN: 0062947176
- ISBN: 9780062947178
- Physical Description: x, 227 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-216) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Does Blanche DuBois still matter? -- Portrait of a girl in glass: Rose Williams -- The unbearable whiteness of Blanche DuBois: Jessica Tandy -- "Dreadfully magnificent": Vivien Leigh -- Kitten with a whip: Ann-Margaret -- Moonlight becomes you: Jessica Lange -- A martini at a soda fountain: Patricia Clarkson -- The two Blanches: Cate Blanchett -- The eternal bride: Jemier Jenkins -- Coda: Two obituaries and a handful of poems. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | DuBois, Blanche (Fictitious character) Williams, Tennessee, 1911-1983. Streetcar named Desire. Williams, Tennessee, 1911-1983 > Characters. Characters and characteristics in literature. |
Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 813.54 SCH (Text) | 33114018634030 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
