Sears, Djanet
Harlem Duet
- ISBN 13:
- 9781896239279
- author:
- Sears, Djanet
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Scirocco Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 14 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Harlem Duet by Djanet Sears is a powerful and poignant play that explores the intersection of race and sex in contemporary America. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1990s Harlem, this rhapsodic blues tragedy tells the story of Billie, Othello's first wife, whose tale has been overlooked until now. Winner of the Governor General's Award for Drama and the Chalmers Play Award, Harlem Duet is a gripping exploration of the human experience. The play delves into the complexities of identity, love, and loss, set against the rich cultural landscape of African American life in the 1990s. A deeply moving and thought-provoking work, Harlem Duet offers a unique perspective on one of Shakespeare's most famous characters. This is Billie's story, a powerful exploration of the human condition that will resonate with readers today.
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