The Night of the Iguana & Orpheus Descending - Classic American Drama Plays by Tennessee Williams - Perfect for Theater Lovers, Book Clubs & Literature Students

I bought this New Directions Paperbook because I'd seen John Huston's masterful film adaptation many times and wondered how it might differ from the original. I think this is one of those rare occasions when the original and the film are equally great. What really moves me to write my first Amazon review, though, is not only Williams' masterpiece, but also the generous features that New Directions adds to it: a list of Williams' oeuvre, a chronology of his life, the Williams short-story that inspired his play, and three superb articles. The first is a beautiful and affectionate memoir by prize-winning playwright Doug Wright. Another is by Williams himself, a memoir about how he came to write "Iguana". Another - the best - is a keenly insightful essay by Kenneth Holditch about "Iguana" - very comprehensive about its theology and characters. All this for 14.95??? What a bargain! THANKS, New Directions!