Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun (1959) was a major dramatic success and brought to the world's attention the potential talent of African American women

First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"Fine reading and a superb resource." -- Ms. "Highly recommended." -- Library Journal "Perkins has chosen the plays well, and her issue-oriented introduction pl

This Guide includes the primary and secondary works and summaries of plays of 15 prominent African American women playwrights including Lorraine Hansberry, Ntoz

This collection of critical essays on plays by African American female playwrights from the post-reconstruction period to the present provides thematic analyses