![]() In addition to the play itself, Kolin's commentary and introductory material provides an encyclopedic breadth to students-or any reader, for that matter-who may be entirely unfamiliar with the play. As with all of Tennessee Williams’s plays, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof contains resemblances to characters from his own life. This edition, published by Methuen, marks the first time that Cat on a Hot Tin Roofhas been published in the United Kingdom. Kolin is one of the most respected authorities on Tennessee Williams, and his edition shows his thorough knowledge of the play and its contexts. Kolin provides exhaustive editorial commentary and supplementary material. The play premiered on Broadway in 1955, earning Tennessee Williams his second Pulitzer Prize, but even now it is surprising how explicit Cat really is in dealing not just with sex but homosexuality as well. 9.99.Ĭat on a Hot Tin Roof is one of the most provocative, emotionally engaging, and sexually charged plays in the canon of American theatre. ![]() Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams. ![]()
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