Statements (525)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:playwright
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:The_Glass_Menagerie_(film)
gptkb:Sweet_Bird_of_Youth_(film) A Streetcar Named Desire (film) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (film) The Night of the Iguana (film) |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:The_Glass_Menagerie_(film)
gptkb:Film_adaptations Television adaptations A Streetcar Named Desire (film) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (film) Film adaptations of his plays |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera musicals Numerous films numerous films ballets Television productions Stage musicals |
| gptkbp:associated_acts |
gptkb:Jessica_Tandy
gptkb:Elia_Kazan gptkb:Vivien_Leigh |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Southern_Gothic
gptkb:Theater_of_the_Absurd |
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
gptkb:the_Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:Tony_Award gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize_for_Drama |
| gptkbp:biography |
Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh by John Lahr
Tennessee Williams: A Biography by John Lahr Tennessee Williams: A Portrait in Laughter and Tears |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
March 26, 1911
1911-03-26 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Columbus,_Mississippi
gptkb:Columbus,_Mississippi,_USA |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Columbus,_Mississippi
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Calvary_Cemetery,_St._Louis,_Missouri,_USA
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
gptkb:Symbolism
Emotional depth Complex characters |
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Jessica_Tandy
gptkb:Paul_Leonard_Newman gptkb:Elia_Kazan |
| gptkbp:contains_star |
gptkb:The_Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| gptkbp:created |
gptkb:A_Streetcar_Named_Desire
gptkb:The_Glass_Menagerie gptkb:Cat_on_a_Hot_Tin_Roof |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired numerous adaptations
subject of documentaries influenced film and television Critique of societal norms Exploration of family dynamics inspired academic studies Representation of LGBTQ+ themes influenced LGBTQ+ representation in theater Impact on Southern literature Exploration of human sexuality Influence on LGBTQ+ representation in theater Portrayal of mental illness Recognition as a major American playwright contributed to Southern Gothic literature explored themes of desire and loss featured in plays about his life |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
American literature
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
February 25, 1983
1983-02-25 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Washington_University_in_St._Louis
gptkb:University_of_Iowa |
| gptkbp:explores_themes |
isolation
family dynamics mental illness sexuality desire the American South |
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Rose_Williams
Doris Williams |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Southern Gothic style
Exploring human psychology Themes of desire and loss |
| gptkbp:father |
Cornelius Coffin Williams
|
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:A_Streetcar_Named_Desire
gptkb:The_Glass_Menagerie gptkb:Cat_on_a_Hot_Tin_Roof |
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Thomas_Lanier_Williams_III
|
| gptkbp:game_features |
gptkb:Hannah_Jelkes
gptkb:Big_Daddy_Pollitt gptkb:Blanche_Du_Bois gptkb:Tom_Wingfield gptkb:Maggie_Pollitt gptkb:the_Glass_Menagerie gptkb:Shaw the Cat the Desire the Night Sister Woman the Hot Tin Roof the Iguana the Last Summer the Streetcar the Summer the Youth |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Southern_Gothic
gptkb:drama tragicomedy |
| gptkbp:had |
a tumultuous personal life
a close relationship with his sister a complicated relationship with his parents a lasting legacy in American culture |
| gptkbp:had_a_troubled_relationship_with |
his family
His family |
| gptkbp:has_a_biographical_film_titled |
Tennessee Williams: The Man Who Dramatized the South
Tennessee Williams: The Man Who Drank the Moon |
| gptkbp:has_a_collection_of_letters_published_titled |
gptkb:Tennessee_Williams:_Notebooks
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| gptkbp:has_a_collection_of_letters_titled |
gptkb:Tennessee_Williams:_Notebooks
|
| gptkbp:has_a_collection_of_plays_published_titled |
gptkb:Tennessee_Williams:_Collected_Plays
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
modern drama
|
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
many contemporary playwrights
|
| gptkbp:has_inspired |
Many contemporary playwrights
|
| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Frank_Merlo
his family |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tennessee Williams
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:American_theater
gptkb:Gothic_literature American drama modern playwrights |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:character_development American culture Southern literature Contemporary playwrights emotional realism American drama exploration of sexuality exploration of existential themes dramatic structure exploration of family dynamics character archetypes dialogue style exploration of class issues exploration of societal norms theatrical staging modern playwrights exploration of personal identity theater as an art form theater as a means of education emotional depth in characters feminist theater symbolism in theater theater as a means of storytelling LGBTQ representation in theater poetic language in plays theater as a cultural phenomenon theater as a form of personal expression theater as a form of social commentary theater as a means of community building theater as a means of emotional connection theater as a means of entertainment theater as a means of exploring taboo subjects theater as a means of healing theater as a means of provoking thought theater as a platform for marginalized voices theater as a reflection of American life thematic exploration of mental health |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:American_theater
gptkb:The_Southern_Gothic_genre playwriting techniques Contemporary playwrights Film adaptations of plays many contemporary playwrights feminist playwrights film adaptations of his plays LGBTQ+ representation in theater |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Southern_Gothic
gptkb:Alexander_Chekhov gptkb:Eugene_O'_Neill gptkb:modernism gptkb:Henrik_Ibsen gptkb:Gothic_literature gptkb:Modernism expressionism |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:D._H._Lawrence
gptkb:Southern_Gothic gptkb:Alexander_Chekhov gptkb:Eugene_O'_Neill gptkb:Henrik_Ibsen gptkb:Modernism Dramatic literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Personal experiences
Family relationships Mental health struggles his sister Rose Williams his experiences in New Orleans |
| gptkbp:inspired |
many adaptations
many contemporary playwrights theater movements many playwrights |
| gptkbp:is_a_major_figure_in |
20th-century literature
|
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:The_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:The_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters gptkb:the_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:documentaries
biographies academic studies |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:American_theater
the American South The American theater movement |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
his contributions to theater
his contributions to drama his contributions to modern drama |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:theater_festivals
Theatrical festivals |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
literary discussions his memorable lines his poignant lines |
| gptkbp:is_considered_a_major_figure_in |
20th-century literature
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
family dynamics in his works
mental illness in his works sexuality in his works the American South in his works |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Complex characters
Poetic dialogue LGBTQ+ themes complex characters poetic imagery Strong female characters poetic dialogue Character-driven narratives Exploration of existential themes Exploration of the human condition Exploration of family dynamics Challenging societal norms Use of unreliable narrators Exploration of mental illness Critique of American society Use of Southern settings Use of music in plays lyrical dialogue his use of symbolism Influence on LGBTQ+ representation in theater his autobiographical elements in plays his exploration of mental illness his portrayal of marginalized characters themes of desire and loss themes of desire and despair Symbolism in his works Emotional intensity in dialogue Exploration of isolation and loneliness Exploration of sexuality and identity Influence on feminist theater Realism mixed with fantasy Themes of desire and loss Themes of hope and despair. Tragic endings in his plays Use of memory as a theme Use of metaphor and imagery |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:Eugene_O'_Neill
gptkb:Arthur_Miller |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
gptkb:theater_festivals
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| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
One of the greatest American playwrights
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| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
his unique voice
his use of symbolism his autobiographical elements in plays his contributions to drama his exploration of human psychology one of the greatest American playwrights his unique voice in theater. His contributions to modern drama his portrayal of mental illness |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:University_of_Iowa
gptkb:Henrik_Ibsen literature courses Literature courses |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Complex characters
Emotional intensity Family dynamics emotional depth Poetic dialogue complex characters Southern Gothic style Character-driven narratives lyrical language Critique of societal norms Psychological depth in characters Exploration of the human condition Use of vivid imagery Exploration of sexuality Themes of hope and despair Exploring human psychology Use of Southern settings Isolation and loneliness Tragic characters Use of music in plays lyrical dialogue Use of monologues Exploration of family relationships Exploring mental illness themes of desire and loss Conflict between reality and illusion Themes of desire and loss Use of memory as a theme symbolism in his writing Symbolism in plays Autobiographical elements in works Impact on modern drama |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_icon
inspired numerous adaptations exploration of human emotion Influence on American theater Influence on modern drama Exploration of sexuality cultural impact on theater Adaptations of his works into films Influence on modern playwrights Cultural icon of the American South inspiration for future playwrights icon of American literature influential in American theater Portrayal of complex characters Continued relevance in contemporary theater Cultural icon of the South influenced modern American theater recognized as a major American playwright Themes of human fragility influential figure in 20th-century drama celebration of Southern culture Continued relevance in modern theater |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Edwina_Dakin_Williams
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:Tony_Award gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize_for_Drama |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ I have no use for a writer who does not write for money.”
“ We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle.” “ The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks.” “ You can be young without money, but you can't be old without it.” “ Life is all about the evolution of the soul.” " You can be young without money, but you can't be old without it." “ The only thing worse than a liar is a liar that's also a hypocrite.” " I have no use for a writer who does not write for money." " Life is all about the evolution of the soul." " The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks." " We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle." “ You can’t be afraid of what people will say, because you’re never going to make everyone happy.” “ There is a time for departure even when there's no certain place to go.” “ The future is just a continuation of the past.” “ A high station in life is earned by the gallantry of your mind.” “ I have no use for a writer who does not write.” |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:A_Streetcar_Named_Desire
gptkb:The_Rose_Tattoo gptkb:The_Fugitive_Kind gptkb:The_Glass_Menagerie gptkb:The_Night_of_the_Iguana gptkb:The_Milk_Train_Doesn't_Stop_Here_Anymore gptkb:Orpheus_Descending gptkb:Suddenly,_Last_Summer gptkb:The_Last_of_My_Solid_Gold_Watches gptkb:The_Seven_Descents_of_Myrtle gptkb:Cat_on_a_Hot_Tin_Roof gptkb:Sweet_Bird_of_Youth gptkb:The_Eccentricities_of_a_Nightingale The Mutilated In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel The Traveling Lady |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:A_Streetcar_Named_Desire
gptkb:The_Glass_Menagerie gptkb:Cat_on_a_Hot_Tin_Roof gptkb:Sweet_Bird_of_Youth |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:playwright gptkb:Screenwriter gptkb:Novelist |
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:Frank_Merlo
|
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Columbus,_Mississippi
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York,_USA gptkb:New_York_City |
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
Tennessee Williams: A Portrait in Laughter and Tears
A Streetcar Named Desire (stage adaptation) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (stage adaptation) The Glass Menagerie (stage adaptation) The Last of the Mobile Hotshots |
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
gptkb:Tennessee_Williams_Theatre_Company
gptkb:Tennessee_Williams/_New_Orleans_Literary_Festival gptkb:Tennessee_Williams_Award gptkb:Tennessee_Williams_Literary_Festival gptkb:Tennessee_Williams_Museum gptkb:Tennessee_Williams_Festival gptkb:Tennessee_Williams_Annual_Literary_Festival gptkb:Tennessee_Williams_Festival_in_New_Orleans Documentaries about his life Numerous biographies written Stage adaptations of his works Inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame Various biographical works Plays continue to be performed worldwide |
| gptkbp:quote |
“ We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle.”
“ The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks.” “ You can be young without money, but you can't be old without it.” “ Life is all about the evolution of the soul.” “ The only thing worse than a liar is a liar that's also a hypocrite.” |
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:Kennedy_Center_Honors
gptkb:New_York_Drama_Critics'_Circle_Award |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Mad_Pilgrimage_of_the_Flesh
gptkb:Theatre_of_the_Absurd gptkb:Modernism |
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Gore_Vidal
gptkb:Frank_Merlo with actor Marlon Brando with actress Jessica Tandy with actress Vivien Leigh with his partner Frank Merlo with his sister Rose Williams |
| gptkbp:resting_place |
gptkb:Cemetery_of_St._Louis
gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri |
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:The_Rose_Tattoo
gptkb:The_Night_of_the_Iguana gptkb:Sweet_Bird_of_Youth gptkb:A_House_Not_Meant_to_Stand gptkb:The_Eccentricities_of_a_Nightingale Something Cloudy, Something Clear |
| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Dakin_Williams
gptkb:Rose_Williams |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Margarita_Pracatan
Francesca De Silva |
| gptkbp:struggles_with |
gptkb:addiction
mental health issues |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Symbolism
gptkb:Southern_Gothic gptkb:Realism symbolic lyrical poetic realistic Poetic realism Poetic dialogue Psychological depth lyrical and poetic expressionistic |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Family_Dynamics
gptkb:Isolation gptkb:Desire Mental Illness isolation family dynamics mental illness sexuality desire human fragility desire and loss |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Family_Dynamics
gptkb:Isolation gptkb:Memory gptkb:loss gptkb:Desire gptkb:family Mental Illness Family dynamics class struggle Mental illness family dynamics mental illness sexuality desire desire and loss |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:was |
a cultural icon
a gay man a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters a major figure in 20th-century literature a master of dialogue a pioneer of realism in theater a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community a recipient of the Edward Albee Award known for his autobiographical elements in plays a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Gothic_literature
His experiences in St. Louis |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
symbolism
|
| gptkbp:was_openly |
gay
|
| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize_for_Drama |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:A_Streetcar_Named_Desire
gptkb:The_Rose_Tattoo gptkb:The_Fugitive_Kind gptkb:The_Lady_of_Larkspur_Lotion gptkb:The_Glass_Menagerie gptkb:The_Night_of_the_Iguana gptkb:The_Milk_Train_Doesn't_Stop_Here_Anymore gptkb:Orpheus_Descending gptkb:Suddenly,_Last_Summer gptkb:The_Last_of_My_Solid_Gold_Watches gptkb:The_Seven_Descents_of_Myrtle gptkb:Cat_on_a_Hot_Tin_Roof gptkb:The_Glass_Menagerie_(film_adaptation) gptkb:Sweet_Bird_of_Youth gptkb:The_Eccentricities_of_a_Nightingale A Streetcar Named Desire (film adaptation) The Mutilated In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel The Traveling Lady The Two-Character Play |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:Key_West,_Florida
gptkb:New_Orleans gptkb:New_York_City Struggled with addiction lived in New York City struggled with addiction Died in New York City Died in a hotel room died in New York City buried in St. Louis, Missouri |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Harold_Pinter
gptkb:Marlon_Brando gptkb:award gptkb:Edward_Albee gptkb:The_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters gptkb:theater gptkb:Lillian_Hellman |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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