A Streetcar Named Desire

A Streetcar Named Desire

1947 • 107 pages

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'I once went out with a doll who said to me, "I am the glamorous type, I am the glamorous type!" I said, "So what?"'

Set against the steamy backdrop of the New Orleans old quarter, this atmospheric tale depicts the conflict between a fading Southern Belle from an old colonial family and the brash lower class family her sister has married into.

This edition contains notes and activities to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the play.
--back cover

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May 1, 2009

This was a light and fast read and im sure there's some moral to this story but it's confusing as hell. Over all enjoyable though.

September 12, 2021

Strong, and raw. A book everyone should read at some point. Stellaaaaa!

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