32 pages 1 hour read

Suzan-Lori Parks

The America Play

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1994

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Suzan-Lori Parks' The America Play has been lauded for its innovative structure and profound exploration of history, identity, and memory. Critics appreciate its challenging narrative and rich symbolism. However, some find it difficult to follow due to its non-linear storyline and abstract themes. Overall, it is considered a bold and thought-provoking piece of contemporary theater.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The America Play?

Readers who enjoy exploring complex themes of identity, history, and race through innovative and non-linear narratives would appreciate Suzan-Lori Parks' The America Play. Fans of Toni Morrison's Beloved and August Wilson's plays will find Parks' work similarly compelling and thought-provoking.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
American Literature
Drama / Tragedy
Topics
Race / Racism
History: U.S.
Education
Period
Post Modernism
Themes
Identity: Race
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Relationships: Fathers