American Literature - Lit 112B - Thomas "Tennessee" Lanier Williams (1911-1983)

Remember Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) A brief bio, a critical evaluation, and links to other Williams resources.

LOVE AND DEATH IN TENNESSEE WILLIAMS by John J. Fritscher, Ph.D. A Doctoral Dissertation. Take a look at the extensive bibliography, then read about one of the greatest American playwrights of all time.

Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) A brief overview of the life and times of Williams, including a list of selected works.

The Mississippi Writers Page: Tennessee Williams A comprehensive site containing a list of selected publications, a list of productions and adaptations, a complete bibliography, a list of internet resources, and a lot of excellent photographs.

"Certain Moral Values": A Rhetoric of Outcasts in the Plays of Tennessee Williams (A Dissertation Prospectus) A lengthy discussion of a variety of topics in Williams' plays. Take a look at Chapter 1 concerning his life. Then if you are interested, read on about some of the eccentricities of many of Williams' characters.