A Raisin in the Sun

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About this book

This groundbreaking play starred Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeill, Ruby Dee and Diana Sands in the Broadway production which opened in 1959. Set on Chicago's South Side, the plot revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis and matriarch Lena, called Mama. When her deceased husband's insurance money comes through, Mama dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans, however: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. Sacrifice, trust and love among the Younger family and their heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration. Winner of the NY Drama Critic's Award as Best Play of the Year, it has been hailed as a "pivotal play in the history of the American Black theatre." by Newsweek and "a milestone in the American Theatre." by Ebony.

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3.9/5 · 114798 readers · 146 pages · ≈ 2 h 42 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read A Raisin in the Sun?

About ≈ 2 h 42 m — 146 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mA Raisin in the Sun~2 h 42 m

How many pages is A Raisin in the Sun?

146 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320A Raisin in the Sun146

What genre is A Raisin in the Sun?

It sits on the Drama, History shelves.

Is A Raisin in the Sun in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in A Raisin in the Sun?

The main characters include Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965).

Where does A Raisin in the Sun take place?

It is set in History during 20th century.

Who wrote A Raisin in the Sun?

Lorraine Hansberry (1930–1965).

Setting History Time period 20th century Characters Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965)
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