Author

Publication

2008 - Theatre Communications Group, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

24,750 words, Guess

Page Count

99 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139781559363037
  • ISBN-101559363037
  • ISBN-10155936307X
  • ISBN-139781559363075
  • LibraryThing193240
and 4 more
  • Goodreads177449', '239396
  • Library of Congress Control Number2007022095
  • Better World Books9781559363037
  • Open LibraryOL22558439M

Classifications

  • DDC812/.54
  • LCCPS3573.I45677 T96 2008
  • LCCPS3573.I45677T96

Description

Memphis Lee's diner--and the rest of his block--is scheduled to be torn down, a casualty of the city's renovation project that is sweeping away the buildings of a community, but not its spirit. As they try to fight back, we meet Sterling, the ex-con who embraces the tenets of Malcolm X; Wolf, the bookie who has learned to play by the white man's rules; Risa, a waitress of quiet dignity who has mutilated her legs to distance herself from men; and Holloway, the resident philosopher and fervent believer in the prophecies of a legendary 322-year-old woman down the street, a reminder of their struggle and heritage.

Subjects

Topics

DramaHistoryHistorical dramaNineteen sixtiesAfrican AmericansNineteen sixties -- DramaAfrican Americans -- Drama

Places

Pa.) Hill District (PittsburghHill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Genres

  • Drama

Series Statement

  • August Wilson century cycle

Links

Other Editions

  • Two trains runningTheatre Communications Group2008-01-01

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