Tenn at One Hundred: The Reputation of Tennessee Williams
Despite his stature, misinformation about Tennessee Williams (1911-83) is widespread. Many of these misconceptions are demolished in Tenn at One Hundred: The Reputation of Tennessee Williams. Edited by David Kaplan, this collection of essays is the best book about the great American dramatist since the late Lyle Leverich's Tom: The Unknown Tennessee Williams (1995)....Anyone interested in the politics of art and its impact on Williams will find this book invaluable. --Bay Area Reporter, May 12, 2011, by Tavo AmadorEditor David Kaplan's collection of essaysTenn at One Hundred: The Reputation of Tennessee Williamsis a deeply incisive and personal look at one of America's greatest playwrights that also celebrates Tennessee Williams' centennial. Written by Williams friends, colleagues, and biographers, and including revealing glimpses into his journals and letters, this collection of essays explores the growth and decay of a genius, from his first forays into writing as a disaffected young St. Louis boy to his drug-addled and tragic end.Tenn at One Hundredis an honest and moving portrayal of success gone wrong and a reputation shattered by personal demons and too many professional failures.... --Times Square Chroniles, August 14, 2011, Sulome AndersonThe eighteen biographical essays in TENN AT ONE HUNDRED make good companion reading by shedding light on some of the more prominent questions about the playwright and his work. These wide-ranging articles by scholars, critics and fellow playwrights manage to be be both informative and easily accessible to general readers and students. --American Theatre, September 2011, Garrett Eisler