The Light in August Wilson: A Career, a Century, a Lifetime
An African spiritual strength born of adversity undergirds his masterful 10-play circle.
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An African spiritual strength born of adversity undergirds his masterful 10-play circle.
The author looks back on the beginnings and development of his 10-play cycle, singling out one character as the most significant.
African-American masculinity–and black womanhood–are examined in August Wilson’s oeuvre.
August Wilson’s Pittsburgh, and the black American experience, translated into Chinese and transposed to China.
The debate continues in the wake of the address and its aftermath.
The play’s original director, and a panoply of artists and scholars, reflect on the legacy and significance of Hansberry’s groundbreaking play.
New plays from around the world and closer to home.