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“Sometimes, I can see the future stretched out in front of me - just as plain as day. The future hanging over there at the edge of my days. Just waiting for me.”

Quote by Lorraine Hansberry

Book:A Raisin in the Sun

Work

A Raisin in the Sun

A groundbreaking drama that delves into the lives of a struggling African-American family facing the challenges of racial segregation and economic hardship in the 1950s. more

Author

Lorraine Hansberry

Lorraine Hansberry was an American playwright and writer, renowned for her play 'A Raisin in the Sun', which is a cornerstone of African American literature and a significant work in American theater. Born in Chicago, her work frequently centered on the lives of African Americans and the social and political issues of her era. more

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