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Lillian Hellman

About The Book

William Wright traces the controversial life of Lillian Hellman, a successful American playwright known for her success on Broadway, in this first full-length biography of her life.

“A fascinating study of a fascinating—very formidable—woman. William Wright’s investigation of the real Lillian Hellman has the excitement and suspense of a detective story.” — Alison Lurie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Foreign Affairs

About The Author

William Wright was an American author, editor, and playwright. He studied at Yale Univeristy and served as an Army translator in Japan.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster (April 1, 2000)
  • Length: 512 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780743210737

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