36 pages 1 hour read

William Inge

Picnic

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1953

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Reviews & Readership

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Many reviewers praise William Inge's Picnic for its rich character development and exploration of post-war American life, highlighting its vivid portrayal of human desires and social constraints. Some, however, criticize its pacing and melodramatic elements. Overall, it's lauded for capturing the complexities of love and societal expectations in a small-town setting.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Picnic?

Readers who enjoy Picnic by William Inge are likely fans of character-driven narratives exploring small-town America. They appreciate intricate relationships and social dynamics akin to those in Thornton Wilder's Our Town and Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, valuing deep emotional and psychological insight.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Topics
Love / Sexuality
Themes
Values/Ideas: Beauty
Society: Class
Identity: Femininity