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Quote by Lorraine Hansberry

“Mama - Mama - I want so many things... I want so many things that they are driving me kind of crazy.”

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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