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The story tells of a black family's experiences in south Chicago, as they attempt to improve their financial circumstances with an insurance payout following the death of the father, and deals with matters of housing discrimination, racism, and assimilation.
- Lorraine Hansberry
- 1959
A short summary of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of A Raisin in the Sun.
- Lorraine Hansberry
- 1959
Learn about the plot, characters, themes, and historical significance of Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun, which explores the struggles of a Black American family in 1950s Chicago. Find quizzes, flashcards, and study tools to help you master the text.
Page 2 of 156. Works by LORRAINE HANSBERRY A Raisin in the Sun The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window The Drinking Gourd To Be Young, Gifted and Black
Jun 7, 2024 · Lorraine Hansberry (born May 19, 1930, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died January 12, 1965, New York, New York) was an American playwright whose A Raisin in the Sun (1959) was the first drama by an African American woman to be produced on Broadway.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A Raisin in the Sun examines the effects of racial prejudice on the fulfillment of an African-American family’s dreams. The play centers on the Youngers, a working-class family that lives in Chicago’s South Side during the mid-twentieth century.
RAISIN IN THE SUN is a groundbreaking drama celebrating the human spirit, featuring an electrifying performance by Academy Award (r) winner Sidney Poitier (Best Actor, Lilies of the...
