A Raisin in the Sun
1959 play by Lorraine Hansberry / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959.[1] The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as "A Dream Deferred"[2]) by Langston Hughes. The story tells of a black family's experiences in south Chicago, as they attempt to improve their financial circumstances with an insurance payout following the death of the father, and deals with matters of housing discrimination, racism, and assimilation. The New York Drama Critics' Circle named it the best play of 1959, and in recent years publications such as The Independent[3] and Time Out[4] have listed it among the best plays ever written.
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Written by | Lorraine Hansberry |
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Date premiered | March 11, 1959 (1959-03-11) |
Place premiered | Ethel Barrymore Theatre |
Original language | English |
Genre | Domestic drama |
Setting | South Side, Chicago |
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