The Escape; Or, a Leap for Freedom

Auteurs

• William Wells Brown

Paramètres

• Pages: 58 pages
• Temps de lecture: 3 heures

• Art / Culture
• L'école
• Lectures obligatoires
• Pièces de théâtre

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Set against the backdrop of pre-Civil War America, this comic melodrama centers on two slaves who secretly marry, highlighting the racial tensions that existed between the North and South. As the first play published by an African-American, it offers a unique perspective on the complexities of love and societal constraints during a tumultuous period in history. Through its engaging narrative, the play addresses themes of race, identity, and resilience.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2010
• Reliure: (rigide)