These Are The Gays Of Our Lives
Drew and Sarah are college friends who share a love of pop culture from 80s music, old Hollywood movies, iconic closeted characters, and campy TV shows. Countless LGBTQ+ stories remain hidden in history, but deserve to be in the spotlight. Drew and Sarah explore the memorable and the not-so-well-known LGBTQ+ people that influenced both their lives and society. Peppered in every story are their hot takes and sass. Listen in, learn, and laugh along as they humorously and affectionately tell the life stories of the many gays of our lives.
These Are The Gays Of Our Lives
23: Tennessee Williams And Walt Whitman
In this episode of 'These Are The Gays of Our Lives,' hosts Drew and Sarah explore various themes related to LGBTQ history and representation. This conversation delves into the life and legacy of Walt Whitman, exploring his early challenges, innovative teaching methods, and eventual transition to writing. It highlights his struggles with alcoholism, his activism for social issues, and the profound impact of his experiences in New Orleans on his work. The discussion also covers the evolution of his seminal work, Leaves of Grass, and his bohemian lifestyle, culminating in his experiences during the Civil War and his later life health decline. Ultimately, it reflects on Whitman's lasting influence on poetry and social justice.
This conversation also delves into the lives and works of Tennessee Williams. The discussion highlights key themes such as the influence of family, the complexities of his relationship, and the darker aspects of his work. It also touches on the adaptations of Tennessee's plays into films and the challenges he faced in his career, culminating in their legacies as iconic American writer.
Sources:
Walt Whitman
https://whitmanarchive.org/whitmans-life/biography
Tennessee Williams:
Truman and Tennessee, An Intimate conversation. Documentary, 2020.
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