for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
by Ntozake Shange
for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange holds a highly rated rating of 4.27 out of 5, based on 24.3K reader ratings. First published in 1975. The book spans 80 pages.
About for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
This revolutionary, award-winning play by a lauded playwright and poet is a fearless portrayal of the experiences of women of color—“extraordinary and wonderful…that anyone can relate to” (The New York Times) and continues to move and resonate with readers today more than ever.From its inception in California in 1974 to its highly acclaimed critical success at Joseph Papp's Public Theater and on Broadway, the Obie Award-winning for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf has excited, inspired, and transformed audiences all over the country. Passionate and fearless, Shange's words reveal what it is to be of color and female in the twentieth century. First published in 1975 when it was praised by The New Yorker for "encompassing...every feeling and experience a woman has ever had," for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf will be read and performed for generations to come. Here is the complete text, with stage directions, of a groundbreaking dramatic prose poem written in vivid and powerful language that resonates with unusual beauty in its fierce message to the world.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ntozake Shange |
| Published | 1975 |
| Pages | 80 |
| Kindle Price | $10.99 |
| Genres | Poetry, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.27 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,288 |
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What genre is for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf?
for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf is categorized as Poetry, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
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Based on 24.3K reader ratings, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf has an average score of 4.27 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf has 80 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
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for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf was written by Ntozake Shange. It was first published in 1975.
What is the ISBN for for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf?
The ISBN-13 for for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf is 9780684843260.0.
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for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf is available on Kindle for $10.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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