Reimagining a Raisin in the Sun: Four New Plays Contributor(s): Rugg, Rebecca Ann (Editor), Young, Harvey (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0810128136 ISBN-13: 9780810128132 Publisher: Northwestern University Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama | American - African American |
Dewey: 812.608 |
LCCN: 2011038718 |
Physical Information: 1.14" H x 6.08" W x 9.03" (1.85 lbs) 464 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Winner, 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Although the plays--Robert O'Hara's Etiquette of Vigilance, Gloria Bond Clunie's Living Green, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's Neighbors, and Bruce Norris's Clybourne Park--are distinct from one another in terms of style and perspective on their predecessor, they commonly feature characters who are forced to closely examine, and sometimes revise or abandon, their ideas concerning race and their notions of social and economic justice. Above all, the plays use the lenses of neighborliness, privacy, and community to engage the large question of America's common purpose. Each play is accompanied by an interview with the playwright about the influence of Hansberry's landmark work. The afterword includes an interview with George C. Wolfe, whose play The Colored Museum laid the groundwork for the titles in this collection. The conversation around A Raisin in the Sun has continued unabated since its premiere fifty years ago. Rugg and Young's book will serve as a valuable resource to fans, scholars, and students alike. |