Myth on Modern American Stage : The Case of Tennessee Williams' Plays

Sabéha Larabi

doi:10.12816/0034257

Article Details

Myth on Modern American Stage : The Case of Tennessee Williams' Plays

Authors:

Sabéha Larabi

Publisher:

Mouloud Mammeri University

Main Topics:

Literature

Journal:

Majallat al-Mumārasāt al-Lughawīyah 2016 Issue 38, pp.29-40

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

97778

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

pISSN:

21700583

DOI:

10.12816/0034257

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Abstract:

 The present paper examines the use of myth in modern American drama mainly in a sample of American playwright Tennessee Williams’ plays in accordance with the usual nature of studies on Greek classical tradition. The main focus will be on the relationship between myth and literature. We shall attempt to show how Tennessee Williams, in search of a modern myth, returns to the ancient sources of drama by adopting some Greek and other myths in his effort to confront the crisis of modern civilization and to resolve the dilemmas of twentieth century man. The task is to demonstrate that the ritual legends of the ancient peoples can be considered Williams’ prime source of inspiration for the portrayal of man’s metamorphosis in modern America.

Article Details

Myth on Modern American Stage : The Case of Tennessee Williams' Plays

Authors:

Sabéha Larabi

Publisher:

Mouloud Mammeri University

Main Topics:

Literature

Journal:

Majallat al-Mumārasāt al-Lughawīyah 2016 Issue 38, pp.29-40

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

97778

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

pISSN:

21700583

DOI:

10.12816/0034257

Descriptors:

AMERICAN LITERATURE

DRAMA

AMERICAN DRAMA

CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

Myth

Modern American Theatre

Literature and Ritualization

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Article Details

Authors: Sabéha Larabi

Publisher: Mouloud Mammeri University

Main Topics: Literature

Journal: Majallat al-Mumārasāt al-Lughawīyah 2016 Issue 38, pp.29-40

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2016

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 97778

Frequency: Bi-Annual

pISSN: 21700583

DOI: 10.12816/0034257

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Sabéha Larabi

Publisher:

Mouloud Mammeri University

Main Topics:

Literature

Journal:

Majallat al-Mumārasāt al-Lughawīyah 2016 Issue 38, pp.29-40

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

97778

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

pISSN:

21700583

DOI:

10.12816/0034257