A Raisin in the Sun
by Lorraine Hansberry
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry holds a well received rating of 3.72 out of 5, based on 44.2K reader ratings. First published in 1959. The book spans 162 pages.
About A Raisin in the Sun
"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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lorraine Hansberry |
| Published | 1959 |
| Pages | 162 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.72 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 44,237 |
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What genre is A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is A Raisin in the Sun worth reading?
Based on 44.2K reader ratings, A Raisin in the Sun has an average score of 3.72 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun has 162 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun was written by Lorraine Hansberry. It was first published in 1959.
What is the ISBN for A Raisin in the Sun?
The ISBN-13 for A Raisin in the Sun is 9780375508330.0.
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