About the book
\"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 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.\"
Editions of A Raisin in the Sun
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679755333
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307807441
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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.
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 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.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Raisin in the Sun about?
\"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 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.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Raisin in the Sun?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Plays, playscripts, drama
Where can I read a sample of A Raisin in the Sun?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679755333
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Raisin in the Sun?
Lorraine Hansberry
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Raisin in the Sun is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679755333) and ebook(ISBN 9780307807441)
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