Summer and Smoke
Summer and Smoke
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Brief
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Play • Fiction
Glorious Hill, Mississippi • Early 20th Century
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Summer and Smoke, a play by Tennessee Williams, explores the relationship between Alma, a minister’s daughter, and John, a charismatic doctor. Set in Mississippi, it navigates themes of desire, identity, and spiritual conflict as both characters grapple with their opposing views on life and love, against a backdrop of societal expectations.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams explores themes of desire and repression with a focus on character development. Reviews praise its lyrical prose and emotional depth, though some critics find the pacing uneven and the plot predictable. Performances often highlight its complex characters, which can resonate differently depending on the staging and actors' interpretations.
Who Should Read Summer and Smoke?
A reader interested in Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams likely appreciates character-driven dramas exploring themes of passion, repression, and identity. They may also enjoy plays like A Streetcar Named Desire by Williams or Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill for their emotional depth and complex characters.
3,169 ratings
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Play • Fiction
Glorious Hill, Mississippi • Early 20th Century
1998
Adult
18+ years
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