49 pages 1 hour read

George C. Wolfe

The Colored Museum

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1987

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Reviews & Readership

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George C. Wolfe’s The Colored Museum is celebrated for its sharp satire and incisive critique of African American culture and history. Acclaimed for its bold humor and poignant social commentary, it challenges stereotypes and provokes thought. However, some critics argue it can be too confrontational for certain audiences. Overall, it’s a powerful and thought-provoking work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Colored Museum?

A reader who relishes satirical, poignant explorations of African American culture and history will enjoy George C. Wolfe's The Colored Museum. Similar audiences appreciate the bold narratives in works like Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man or Ishmael Reed's Mumbo Jumbo due to their critical examination of racial and cultural identity.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

NP

Book Details

Genre
Play: Comedy / Satire
African American Literature
Education
Topics
Race / Racism
Education
Themes
Identity: Race
Identity: Sexuality
Society: Community