Plays And Pageants From The Life Of The Negro (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164508175)

Plays and Pageants from the Life of the Negro is a collection of plays and pageants written by Willis Richardson, a prominent African American playwright in the early 20th century. The book includes six plays and pageants that depict the experiences and struggles of African Americans in the United States, from slavery to the present day. The works explore themes such as racial injustice, discrimination, and the search for identity and self-expression. The plays and pageants are written in a variety of styles, including drama, comedy, and musical theater, and showcase Richardson's skill as a writer and his commitment to telling the stories of African Americans. The book is a valuable contribution to the history of African American theater and literature, and remains relevant today as a testament to the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Willis Richardson
ISBN-10: 1164508172
ISBN-13: 9781164508175
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d