☰

Literature & Fiction

A House Not Meant to Stand: A Gothic Comedy

A House Not Meant to Stand: A Gothic Comedy
- Used Book in Good Condition
The spellbinding last full-length play produced during the author's lifetime is now published for the first time.
Christmas 1982: Cornelius and Bella McCorkle of Pascagoula, Mississippi, return home one midnight in a thunderstorm from the Memphis funeral of their older son to a house and a life literally falling apart--daughter Joanie is in an insane asylum and their younger son Charlie is upstairs having sex with his pregnant, holy-roller girlfriend as the McCorkles enter. Cornelius, who has political ambitions and a litany of health problems, is trying to find a large amount of moonshine money his gentle wife Bella has hidden somewhere in their collapsing house, but his noisy efforts are disrupted by a stream of remarkable characters, both living and dead.

While Williams often used drama to convey hope and desperation in human hearts, it was through this dark, expressionistic comedy, which he called a "Southern gothic spook sonata," that he was best able to chronicle his vision of the fragile state of our world.
Country USA
Brand New Directions
Manufacturer New Directions
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber frontispiece
ReleaseDate 2008-04-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780811217095

Customers who purchased this also purchased....

Correct Title Information : Kevala - Organic Black Sesame Seeds (Toasted) (1 Pounds) (2-Pack)

Correct Title Information : Kevala - Organic Black Sesame Seeds (Toasted) (1 Pounds) (2-Pack)

FIREFIGHTER KIT

FIREFIGHTER KIT

CK Products Cake Decorating Sanding Sugar Bottle, 4 oz, Dusk Blue

CK Products Cake Decorating Sanding Sugar Bottle, 4 oz, Dusk Blue

Men's Bikinis Briefs Ultimate Comfort Soft Waistband Briefs,Assorted Colors

Men's Bikinis Briefs Ultimate Comfort Soft Waistband Briefs,Assorted Colors

Revolution: Age Of Magic (The Rise of Magic Book 4)

Revolution: Age Of Magic (The Rise of Magic Book 4)

Brother of the More Famous Jack: A Novel

Brother of the More Famous Jack: A Novel

CHILLBO SHWAGGINS Inflatable Furniture & Inflatable Couch Inflatable Lounger & Inflatable Chairs - top Beach Chair, Lounger & Festival Accessories - for Camping and Music Festivals!

CHILLBO SHWAGGINS Inflatable Furniture & Inflatable Couch Inflatable Lounger & Inflatable Chairs - top Beach Chair, Lounger & Festival Accessories - for Camping and Music Festivals!

Organic Toasted Sesame Seeds (Unhulled) - Single-Origin Premium Selection Roasted Seeds, Sauce and Dip Ingredient, Gluten-Free Seasoning for Asian Dishes and Salad Topping, Bulk Food Size, 4 lb

Organic Toasted Sesame Seeds (Unhulled) - Single-Origin Premium Selection Roasted Seeds, Sauce and Dip Ingredient, Gluten-Free Seasoning for Asian Dishes and Salad Topping, Bulk Food Size, 4 lb