Historical documents. What clues can you gather about Tennessee Williams, the time, place, players, and culture?
A Streetcar Named Desire
Google Books text of the play.
A Streetcar Named Desire
Watch the entire film version of Tennessee Williams's famous play on YouTube.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Google Books text of the play.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
The film version of the play.
The Night of the Iguana
Google Books text of the play.
Williams on Williams
1955 first-person essay in The New York Times.
"Questions Without Answers"
An essay by Williams about his work.
John Waters on Tennessee Williams
The famously campy director's thoroughly entertaining essay on the man who saved his life.
Obituary
His 26 February 1983 obituary in The New York Times.
Obituary
Williams 1983 obituary in Time magazine.
"The Angel of the Odd"
A fantastic 1962 profile of Williams from Time magazine.