Raisin in the Sun (Cliffs Notes) [Paperback]

Rosetta James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 29, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0822011085 | ISBN-13: 978-0822011088 | Edition: 1

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

A Raisin in the Sun debuted in the spring of 1959 and has since been translated into more than 30 languages. It is the story of a poor black family struggling to become part of the middle class. Family hardships test the faith of all involved and the result is unexpected and filled with heartbreak.

CliffsNotes on A Raisin in the Sun helps you explore this play by providing you with summaries and commentaries, chapter by chapter. You’ll also gain insight into the author Lorraine Vivian Hansberry. Other features that help you study include

• A list of characters and their descriptions
• A genealogy chart to illustrate the relationships between the characters
• Glossaries to help you fully understand the novel
• Critical essays on thematic structure, language and style, and more
• Suggested essay topics and related research projects for more study

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About the Author

Rosetta James is a teacher of English in New York City. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (August 29, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822011085
• ISBN-13: 978-0822011088
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.2 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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I bought this for my granddaughter, who is in High School. She read the play and wanted more information about it so I got the Cliffs Notes. They helped her understanding of certain aspects of the play and characters. It was a good buy!

4.0 out of 5 stars A well written piece, June 2, 1999

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-which delves into the heart of an early 60's lower class African American family struggling to live together in a crowded Chicago apartment. A widowed mother tries to teach her son the real values of life and hold her family together at the same time while selflessly trying to make both of her childrens dreams live.

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty good but not the best, April 21, 1999

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This review is from: Raisin in the Sun (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

This book had alot to do with the "American Dream" Everyone was striving for their own thing. It was all based on money. But in the end they saw that money will not make you happy. We thought this thought was clearly shown.