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| Publisher | Vintage |
| ISBN 13 | 9780679755333 |
| ISBN 10 | 679755330 |
| Book Description | "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.This edition presents the fully restored, uncut version of Hansberry's landmark work with an introduction by Robert Nemiroff.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 Americaand 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." |
| Editorial Review | “A beautiful, lovable play. It is affectionately human, funny and touching. . . . A work of theatrical magic in which the usual barrier between audience and stage disappears.” John Chapman, New York News “An honest, intelligible, and moving experience.” Walter Kerr, New York Herald Tribune “Miss Hansberry has etched her characters with understanding, and told her story with dramatic impact. She has a keen sense of humor, an ear for accurate speech and compassion for people.” Robert Coleman, New York Mirror “A Raisin in the Sun has vigor as well as veracity.” Brooks Atkinson, New York Times “It is honest drama, catching up real people. . . . It will make you proud of human beings.” Frank Aston, New York World-Telegram & Sun “A wonderfully emotional evening.” John McClain, New York Journal American |
| About the Author | Lorraine Hansberry was the youngest American playwright ever to win the Best American Play Award from the New York Drama Critics' Circle. Her other worksinclude The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window and Les Blancs. She died of cancer at thirty-four. |
| Language | English |
| Format | Paperback |
| Author | Lorraine Hansberry |
| Language | English |
| Edition Number | Reprint Revised Edition |
| Publication Date | 38320 |
| Number of Pages | 151 |
A Raisin in the Sun Paperback English by Lorraine Hansberry - 38320
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