Tennessee Williams
Playwright of distinction49 total reviews
Comment from Niyuta
Great presentation in a poetic mode of a historical literary personality. Loved the explanation and references. When I read the poem, memories of TW's Play:Street Car Named Desire," which I had read a long time ago came vividly alive. Thanks for the beautiful poem.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2023
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Great presentation in a poetic mode of a historical literary personality. Loved the explanation and references. When I read the poem, memories of TW's Play:Street Car Named Desire," which I had read a long time ago came vividly alive. Thanks for the beautiful poem.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much for this very kind review and your lovely, encouraging words! This was such a pleasure to receive. Take care Debbie
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I am in debt to you for reviving a longtime ago known but forgotten passion for the fine things of out life. I hope you will continue,
Comment from Loren .
Impressive. Next to Thornton Wilder and his play Our Town, Tennessee Williams is one of my favorite writers. I am still enthralled as to how he was able to flesh out his characters so well that you immediately identified and cared about them. This is so well written and obviously researched with an open and admiring mind. Loren
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023
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Impressive. Next to Thornton Wilder and his play Our Town, Tennessee Williams is one of my favorite writers. I am still enthralled as to how he was able to flesh out his characters so well that you immediately identified and cared about them. This is so well written and obviously researched with an open and admiring mind. Loren
Comment Written 18-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much for this exceptional review for which I'm so grateful, Loren! I've also taken on board your admiration for Thornton Wilder and I remember now seeing the play, Our Town, whilst at school. Maybe I could take a look at that one at some stage. Could I ask if you had any payment for this review because I don't really understand what happens after the 3 day expiry? But thank you again. Your encouraging words mean a lot to me. Debbie
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It paid two cents. But don?t worry about it. I enjoyed the read. A favorite quote from Our Town. The scene is of a young lady who has just passed and is speaking from the graveyard. Does anyone really know?really know how lucky they are to be alive, while alive? This is paraphrased but the meaning is profound.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Ohhh! One of my all-time favorites! Even in high school, I could recognize and appreciate his talents. His characters were so HAUNTING and true-to-(saddest)-life. You've drawn him so beautifully here, and explained what drove him to write, and, sadly, eventually, to deteriorate.
Another masterpiece as far as meter and rhyme. He would have loved this poem.
xoxox
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023
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Ohhh! One of my all-time favorites! Even in high school, I could recognize and appreciate his talents. His characters were so HAUNTING and true-to-(saddest)-life. You've drawn him so beautifully here, and explained what drove him to write, and, sadly, eventually, to deteriorate.
Another masterpiece as far as meter and rhyme. He would have loved this poem.
xoxox
Comment Written 18-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023
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Hi Elle, did you miss the cut-off? You're so kind with your wonderful review. Thank you very much. He certainly had his share of demons, this one. But there again I'm beginning to think they all do: alcohol, drugs and madness the perfect recipe for artistic fame. Think I'm gonna have to pick one ...oh, I've already got the last:)) Thanks again, Debbie
Comment from Nina Sexton
Thank you for the education. Your author notes are so detailed and your poem is outstanding. So much talent! You seem to write with such ease. It just flows so well. I love your work here!
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023
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Thank you for the education. Your author notes are so detailed and your poem is outstanding. So much talent! You seem to write with such ease. It just flows so well. I love your work here!
Comment Written 18-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023
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Nina, thank you so much for this wonderful review! I can't tell you how much your lovely, encouraging words mean to me. And I'm absolutely delighted that you enjoyed and learned from it. Take care Debbie
Comment from Mimi Linny
A beautifully written poetic biography on Tennessee Williams. Complimenting each other, both rhyme and rhythm help to create a smooth-flowing and easy read. Your poem, along with accompanied explanation, inspires me to read more on Tennessee Williams. Very nicely done!
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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A beautifully written poetic biography on Tennessee Williams. Complimenting each other, both rhyme and rhythm help to create a smooth-flowing and easy read. Your poem, along with accompanied explanation, inspires me to read more on Tennessee Williams. Very nicely done!
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much, Mimi, for this exceptional review which I greatly appreciate! I'm absolutely delighted you enjoyed and it's inspired you to read more of his work. That means so much to me. Debbie
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Debbie,
This is a good rhyming biography of Tennessee Williams. Many writers use life experiences in their writing. It is so sad that so many talented people lost their talent and/or their lives to drugs.
In the first line child should be childhood.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Joan
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Hi Debbie,
This is a good rhyming biography of Tennessee Williams. Many writers use life experiences in their writing. It is so sad that so many talented people lost their talent and/or their lives to drugs.
In the first line child should be childhood.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Joan
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Thank you, Joan, for your kind review and thoughts, for which I'm very grateful! I actually wanted 'child' in the first line (also fitting in with the meter) but I appreciate your suggestion. Take care Debbie
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Don't mention it, Debbie.
Joan
Comment from Terry Broxson
Debbie, your is extremely well written. The research you put in and presented to the reader is also presented well. But the interesting thing is how a girl living in England can write so convincingly about a Son of the South in the USA. Excellent work. Terry.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Debbie, your is extremely well written. The research you put in and presented to the reader is also presented well. But the interesting thing is how a girl living in England can write so convincingly about a Son of the South in the USA. Excellent work. Terry.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much, Terry for your excellent review and thoughts! I'm delighted that you think I did him justice...and that you call me a girl (made my evening:)) Thanks again Debbie
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Maybe I should have used lady.
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No I like 'girl' especially from an American boy:))
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LOL
Comment from karenina
Thank you, once again. You've made it an inspiring mission to dig deeper and share not only the great writing of many writers-- Your research is impeccable and you bring forward the "building blocks" of their often troubled lives that give us greater insight into how they came to influence the world with their poems or pays or songs...
I knew nothing of the life of Tennessee Williams. It is laced with the tragedy of a father who could not be won over, his health issues, as well as the manner his homosexuality affected him.
I could go on forever, but time is a "crunch" today and I so wanted to get this six-star review posted!
Karenina
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Thank you, once again. You've made it an inspiring mission to dig deeper and share not only the great writing of many writers-- Your research is impeccable and you bring forward the "building blocks" of their often troubled lives that give us greater insight into how they came to influence the world with their poems or pays or songs...
I knew nothing of the life of Tennessee Williams. It is laced with the tragedy of a father who could not be won over, his health issues, as well as the manner his homosexuality affected him.
I could go on forever, but time is a "crunch" today and I so wanted to get this six-star review posted!
Karenina
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much, Karenina, for this wonderful review! Your thoughts, as ever, are a joy in themselves and I'm delighted you learned something from the verse. This means a lot to me. Take care Debbie
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You are so welcome!
Comment from Wendyanne
I knew very little about Tennessee Williams until I read this very interesting and informative piece of poetry. Your notes also help me to understand his life better too. Excellent imagery and alliteration makes this poem even better. I wish I had a six for you!
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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I knew very little about Tennessee Williams until I read this very interesting and informative piece of poetry. Your notes also help me to understand his life better too. Excellent imagery and alliteration makes this poem even better. I wish I had a six for you!
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much, Wendyanne, for your kind review, thoughts and virtual 6! This is all greatly appreciated and I'm delighted you enjoyed this verse. Take care Debbie
Comment from bob cullen
What a fantastic write. And one that should serve as inspiration for all we wannabe writers. I wasn't aware of the many hurdles Tennesee Williams had to overcome. Thank you, Debbie for such an informative post.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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What a fantastic write. And one that should serve as inspiration for all we wannabe writers. I wasn't aware of the many hurdles Tennesee Williams had to overcome. Thank you, Debbie for such an informative post.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much, Bob for this kind review and thoughts. Your lovely, encouraging words, as ever, are greatly appreciated. Take care Debbie