73 pages 2 hours read

Tennessee Williams

The Glass Menagerie

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1945

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Reviews & Readership

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Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie is lauded for its profound character development and emotional depth, capturing the fragility of human dreams. However, some readers find its pace slow and its tone melancholic. Overall, the play is celebrated for its lyrical dialogue and poignant exploration of familial dynamics, solidifying its status as a timeless classic.

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Who Should Read The Glass Menagerie?

Readers who will enjoy The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams are often drawn to poignant family dramas with rich character development, much like those in A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry or Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. Fans of mid-20th-century American theater and introspective, memory-driven narratives may find it particularly compelling.

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Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Period
Southern Gothic
Topics
LGBTQ
Education
Genre
American Literature
Education
Drama / Tragedy