Tom and Viv (Penguin Plays)
Tom and Viv by Michael Hastings is a compelling play that delves into the life of T.S. Eliot and his wife, Vivienne Haigh Wood. Published by Penguin Books Ltd on January 30, 1992, this edition spans 112 pages and is presented in English. The play explores the complexities of their 17-year marriage, highlighting Vivienne’s significant yet often overlooked influence on Eliot’s literary career.
Readers will find a poignant examination of personal and societal struggles, as the narrative reveals Vivienne’s hormonal imbalance and her eventual certification for a mental asylum. The play addresses themes of mental health and the impact of societal perceptions on individual lives, showcasing how Vivienne was marginalized in literary history. This edition invites readers to reflect on the dynamics of their relationship and the broader implications of Vivienne’s experiences.
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One of the great plays of the eighties, Tom and Viv uncovers life of T.S. Eliot and his wife Vivienne Haigh Wood. For years Vivienne’s extraordinary influence was “Stalinized” out of literary history. Throughout their 17-year marriage she suffered a hormonal imbalance, and was eventually certified for a mental asylum. She died stripped of her rights and property, never visited by Eliot.
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