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A Raisin In The Sun

A Raisin In The Sun

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Never before, in the entire history of the American theater, has so much of the truth of black people's lives been seen on the stage," observed James Baldwin shortly before A Raisin in the Sun opened on Broadway in 1959.

Indeed Lorraine Hansberry's award-winning drama about the hopes and aspirations of a struggling, working-class family living on the South Side of Chicago connected profoundly with the psyche of black America--and changed American theater forever. The play's title comes from a line in Langston Hughes's poem "Harlem," which warns that a dream deferred might "dry up/like a raisin in the sun."

"The events of every passing year add resonance to A Raisin in the Sun," said The New York Times. "It is as if history is conspiring to make the play a classic." This Modern Library edition presents the fully restored, uncut version of Hansberry's landmark work with an introduction by Robert Nemiroff.

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ISBN13: 9780679755333
ISBN10: 0679755330
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication Year: 2004
Format: Paperback

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    Powerful family drama reflecting black aspirations and struggles.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're interested in exploring a poignant and historic piece of American theater, this play is a must-read. Lorraine Hansberry's work offers a heartfelt look into the hopes and hardships of a black family facing societal challenges, capturing universal themes of dreams and disillusionment. It's compelling and thought-provoking, resonating through the decades, and could be very enriching for anyone interested in social history or powerful storytelling.

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