This is a vintage 1968 edition of The Great White Hope, a play by Howard Sackler. The play is a powerful examination of race, identity, and the trials of early 20th-century boxing. This collectible book is a significant piece of American theater history, perfect for collectors, drama enthusiasts, and those passionate about civil rights literature.
Key Features:
•Author: Howard Sackler (1929–1982), an acclaimed playwright and screenwriter.
•Title: The Great White Hope
•Publisher: The Dial Press, Inc., New York
•Year of Publication: 1968
•Copyright Information: Copyright © 1968 by Howard Sackler. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to Lucy Kroll Agency, New York.
•Printing Details: Printed in the United States of America.
Additional Details:
•This play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1969 and the Tony Award for Best Play in 1968.
•It portrays the life of boxer Jack Johnson and explores themes of racial prejudice and societal pressures during the Jim Crow era.
•Includes references to copyright information for musical pieces within the play, including Grizzly Bear and I Ain’t Got Nobody.
•All rights are reserved, and performance or reproduction without prior permission is prohibited.
Condition:
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Why This is a Must-Have:
•A landmark work in American theater, offering profound insights into race relations and personal struggle.
•A significant addition to any collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays or African American historical literature.
•Ideal for fans of theater history and cultural studies.
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