Summer And Smoke
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Tennessee Williams
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Lehmann, 1952
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ faded and worn. Chipping and some rips to perimeter of same. Chipping and some discolouration to perimeter of board. Tanning to block, pastedown and pages. All text legible.
A classic American drama, Summer and Smoke presents a poignant narrative set in the stifling atmosphere of the American South, chronicling the emotional and spiritual struggles of its central characters. The play illustrates the profound dichotomy between the ethereal aspirations of Alma Winemiller and the earthy desires of Dr. John Buchanan Jr., whose lives intertwine with tragic inevitability. Williams' masterful prose uncovers the complexities of human longing and the societal pressures that often thwart genuine connection, creating a work of intense psychological depth. This compelling drama argues for a deeper understanding of the soul's yearnings, resonating with timeless questions about identity and fulfillment.
Author: Tennessee Williams
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Lehmann, 1952
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ faded and worn. Chipping and some rips to perimeter of same. Chipping and some discolouration to perimeter of board. Tanning to block, pastedown and pages. All text legible.
A classic American drama, Summer and Smoke presents a poignant narrative set in the stifling atmosphere of the American South, chronicling the emotional and spiritual struggles of its central characters. The play illustrates the profound dichotomy between the ethereal aspirations of Alma Winemiller and the earthy desires of Dr. John Buchanan Jr., whose lives intertwine with tragic inevitability. Williams' masterful prose uncovers the complexities of human longing and the societal pressures that often thwart genuine connection, creating a work of intense psychological depth. This compelling drama argues for a deeper understanding of the soul's yearnings, resonating with timeless questions about identity and fulfillment.