A Streetcar Named Desire

Needed for school and everyone in the area was sold out. Amazon to the rescue and at a good price. Great book.

Very good book and movie

I often browse for books in the stores, and when it comes to purchasing, i prefer Amazon. I like my books in perfect condition. Amazon did not disappoint. The book is high quality. I do not rate the stories themselves, that is a personal evaluation, and it is not fair for me give you my opinion as it may persuade you one way or the other.

There’s a strong drive and passion in many of the characters in A Streetcar Named Desire. A definite rawness in emotion and complexity is within many of the scenes and situations. I had read A Streetcar Named Desire once before, but never really caught on at how so much is working underneath the surface of the dialogue. In many estimations, Blanche is a character deeply rooted in pathos and tragedy. Her vision of what the world should be, as opposed to what it truly is, is at the center of her unhinging. Arriving to her sister’s apartment in New Orleans, she has taken a leave of absence from her teaching, and there are more undercurrent issues that have taken hold of her, most notably losing Belle Reve, their childhood home. At her opposite, Stanley, Stella’s husband, represents the brute, harsh, realities of the world. I think that, in many respects, Williams creates an intensity that builds as the play moves forward until the dramatic final scene. There is a power in Stanley and Blanche’s confrontations, especially in the final scenes as we learn more and more about Blanche’s past. These moments are written so eloquently, so human, clearly by someone who has experienced, witnessed, and reflected on the impact of human sufferings and failings. In short, clearly Williams was a man who could project real human situations into dialogue in such a clear, convincing way. A Streetcar Named Desire is a very powerful and thought-provoking play, with characters who breathe strong emotion throughout, making the scenes really come to life. It is no wonder that this epic play was made into a fine classic 1951 film with Marlon Brando as Stanley and Vivien Leigh as Blanche.

A true classic. A quick read as well. Read in one day while my boyfriend steam cleaned the carpet and I was confined to our bed for a couple hours amongst all our overturned furniture. Reads like a short story which was great because I dislike plays quite strongly. A little slow to start but push through and prepare to be engrossed in Blanche's jaded view of the life, invested in what happens to her and her sister and surprised by some of the developments along the way! Also, a great vocabulary booster. Would strongly recommend for a moderate reader who wants to increase their skill. This book is not suitable for children due to content (13+).

As a student, "A Streetcar Named Desire" (this paperbook edition) has been a captivating exploration. The characters' intricate personalities and the play's poetic writing style create a thought-provoking journey. The edition's annotations and essays amplify the experience, fostering deeper insights into its timeless themes. It's a must-read that has enriched my understanding of human complexities and societal dynamics. Even if you are not a student and looking for an interesting read, I simply cannot recommend this enough.

Excellent writing. Amazing now and probably extraordinary when the play was first performed.

I was pleasantly surprised at how much i enjoyed this play. I had to read it for class, so I expected it to be boring. The drama in this play and the themes is explores cause its very interesting.