CliffsNotes on Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun
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- Synopsis
- The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.A Raisin in the Sun 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 struggling to become part of the middle class. Family hardships test the faith of all involved and the result is unexpected and filled with heartbreak.CliffsNotes on A Raisin in the Sun helps you explore this play by providing you with summaries and commentaries, chapter by chapter. You’ll also gain insight into the author Lorraine Vivian Hansberry. Other features that help you study includeA list of characters and their descriptionsA genealogy chart to illustrate the relationships between the charactersGlossaries to help you fully understand the novelCritical essays on thematic structure, language and style, and moreSuggested essay topics and related research projects for more studyClassic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
- Copyright:
- 1992
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780544183575
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780822011088
- Publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Date of Addition:
- 10/30/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (www.hmhco.com)
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Literature and Fiction, Drama, Plays and Theater, Language Arts
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.