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Color Struck - A Play
Including the Introductory Essay 'A Brief History of the Harlem Renaissance'
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Set against the backdrop of Jim Crow-era Florida, the narrative follows Emma and John's tumultuous journey, sparked by Emma's jealousy over John's interaction with a lighter-skinned woman, Effie. The play delves into themes of colorism and intra-racial racism, showcasing Emma's destructive animosity towards lighter-skinned individuals. Zora Neale Hurston's poignant work, first published in 1926, serves as a powerful commentary on the dangers of hatred and self-destruction, making it a significant piece in Harlem Renaissance literature.
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Color Struck - A Play, Zora Neale Hurston
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- Title
- Color Struck - A Play
- Subtitle
- Including the Introductory Essay 'A Brief History of the Harlem Renaissance'
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Zora Neale Hurston
- Publisher
- Read Books
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9781528721349
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Social sciences
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Jim Crow-era Florida, the narrative follows Emma and John's tumultuous journey, sparked by Emma's jealousy over John's interaction with a lighter-skinned woman, Effie. The play delves into themes of colorism and intra-racial racism, showcasing Emma's destructive animosity towards lighter-skinned individuals. Zora Neale Hurston's poignant work, first published in 1926, serves as a powerful commentary on the dangers of hatred and self-destruction, making it a significant piece in Harlem Renaissance literature.