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Joe Turner's Come and Gone,Used
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From the Pulitzer Prizewinning author of Fences comes Joe Turner's Come and GoneWinner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play.The glow accompanying August Wilsons place in contemporary American theater is fixed.Toni MorrisonWhen Harold Loomis arrives at a black Pittsburgh boardinghouse after seven years' impressed labor on Joe Turner's chain gang, he is a free manin body. But the scars of his enslavement and a sense of inescapable alienation oppress his spirit still, and the seemingly hospitable rooming house seethes with tension and distrust in the presence of this tormented stranger. Loomis is looking for the wife he left behind, believing that she can help him reclaim his old identity. But through his encounters with the other residents he begins to realize that what he really seeks is his rightful place in a new worldand it will take more than the skill of the local People Finder to discover it.This jazzinfluenced drama is a moving narrative of AfricanAmerican experience in the 20th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Joe Turner's Come and Gone? A: The main theme of Joe Turner's Come and Gone explores the search for identity and belonging within the African-American experience during the 20th century, particularly after the scars of enslavement.
- Q: Who is the author of Joe Turner's Come and Gone? A: Joe Turner's Come and Gone is written by August Wilson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright known for his significant contributions to American theater.
- Q: What is the publication date of Joe Turner's Come and Gone? A: The book was published on October 30, 1988.
- Q: What type of binding does Joe Turner's Come and Gone have? A: This edition of Joe Turner's Come and Gone is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in Joe Turner's Come and Gone? A: Joe Turner's Come and Gone contains 94 pages.
- Q: Is Joe Turner's Come and Gone suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, Joe Turner's Come and Gone is often used in educational settings to discuss themes of race, identity, and history in American literature.
- Q: What awards has Joe Turner's Come and Gone won? A: The play won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play.
- Q: Can you describe the setting of Joe Turner's Come and Gone? A: The play is set in a boardinghouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the early 20th century, reflecting the struggles of African-Americans during that time.
- Q: What is the significance of the character Harold Loomis in the play? A: Harold Loomis is the protagonist who represents the struggle for personal identity and the impact of enslavement on one's sense of self and community.
- Q: Is there a specific target audience for Joe Turner's Come and Gone? A: The play is primarily targeted towards audiences interested in African-American history, drama, and those who appreciate thought-provoking theater.