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King Hedley II
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- Book Synopsis
- The story of an ex-con in post-Reagan Pittsburgh, 1985, trying to rebuild his life. Part of August Wilson's Century Cycle, his epic dramatisation of the African American experience in the twentieth century. 'By focusing on the eternal journey of the misplaced African, whose story was the truest account of the American struggle toward freedom and independence, he opened up not only what American theater could be about, but also who could do the telling' Marion McClinton, from her Foreword
- About The Author
- August Wilson (1945-2005) was an American playwright, best known for his series of ten plays, collectively called The American Century Cycle, which chronicles the African-American experience over the course of the twentieth century. It comprises Gem of the Ocean, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, Fences, Two Trains Running, Jitney, King Hedley II and Radio Golf. He won numerous prizes and honours, including two Pulitzer Prizes and the Humanities Medal from the President of the United States.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781559363051
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Theatre Communications Group, (06 March 2008)
- Number of Pages
- 115
- Weight
- 304 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 221 x 143 x 14 mm
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