Collects twelve of Georgia Douglas Johnson's one-act plays. This work provides a brief overview of Johnson's career and significance as a playwright; sections on the creative environment in which she worked; and a discussion of her genres, themes, and artistic techniques.
Collects twelve of Georgia Douglas Johnson's one-act plays. This work provides a brief overview of Johnson's career and significance as a playwright; ...
"These lynching dramas may not present the picture that America wants to see of itself, but these visions cannot be ignored because they are grounded not only in the truth of white racism's toxic effect on our national existence but also in the truth that there exists a contesting, collective response that is part of an on-going and continually building momentum." Theaatre Journal
"A unique, powerful collection worthy of high school and college classroom assignment and discussion." Bookwatch
This anthology is the first to address the impact of lynching on U.S. theater and...
"These lynching dramas may not present the picture that America wants to see of itself, but these visions cannot be ignored because they are ground...
