Review
?A beautiful, lovable play. It is affectionately human, funny and touching. . . . A work of theatrical magic in which the usual barrier between audience and stage disappears.?
John Chapman, New York News
?An honest, intelligible, and moving experience.?
Walter Kerr, New York Herald Tribune
?Miss Hansberry has etched her characters with understanding, and told her story with dramatic impact. She has a keen sense of humor, an ear for accurate speech and compassion for people.?
Robert Coleman, New York Mirror
?A Raisin in the Sun has vigor as well as veracity.?
Brooks Atkinson, New York Times
?It is honest drama, catching up real people. . . . It will make you proud of human beings.?
Frank Aston, New York World-Telegram & Sun
?A wonderfully emotional evening.?
John McClain, New York Journal American
From the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
This play debuted in the spring of 1959 and has since been translated into more than 30 languages. It is the story of a poor black family teetering with becoming part of the middle class. Family struggles test the faith of all involved, and the result is less than expected and filled with heartbreak.
This concise supplement to Lorraine Vivian Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun helps students understand the overall structure of the novel, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.
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