Colored Contradictions: An Anthology of Contemporary African-American Plays
Description
This anthology brings together a compelling selection of contemporary African-American plays that examine the complexities of identity, history, race, and community in the United States. Across varied voices, dramatic styles, and theatrical perspectives, the works explore the tensions between cultural inheritance and personal freedom, struggle and resilience, memory and change. Together, they reveal the richness and diversity of Black dramatic expression while challenging audiences to confront the contradictions embedded in American life. An insightful resource for readers, performers, and students of African-American theater, the collection reflects the vitality of a significant period in contemporary playwriting.
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paperback
Plume
Published Jan 1, 1996
643 pages
ISBN: 9780452274976
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First Published
1996
Language
eng
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