This volume in the Critical Insights series brings together a variety of new and classic essays on this famous play. Original essays contain an examination the play in light of postwar American culture and censorship as well as a comparison of Williams' treatment of tragedy with Arthur Miller's in his equally iconic play, Death of a Salesman. Other essays consider how repression drives the play's action and review a selection of Streetcar criticism. Previously published essays deepen the reader's understanding of the play and its critics.