Sweet Bird Of Youth by Tennessee Williams
The play centers around a young, handsome drifter named Chance Wayne, who returns to his hometown with a faded movie star, hoping to capitalize on her fame to achieve his own success and reclaim his former love, Heavenly Finley. However, Chance's dreams of redemption and stardom are threatened by his tarnished reputation and the machinations of Heavenly's father, a corrupt political figure who seeks to drive him out of town to protect his family's name. As Chance confronts the consequences of his past actions, the narrative explores themes of lost youth, the corrupting influence of power, and the elusive nature of fame and personal fulfillment.
The 9470th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- 72nd on The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020) (Broadway World)