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A Raisin in the Sun
1959 play by Lorraine Hansberry
For other uses, see A Raisin in the Sun (disambiguation).
| A Raisin in the Sun | |
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First-edition publication (Random House 1959) | |
| Written by | Lorraine Hansberry |
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| Date premiered | March 11, 1959 (1959-03-11) |
| Place premiered | Ethel Barrymore Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Domestic drama |
| Setting | South Side, Chicago |
A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959.[1] The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as "A Dream Deferred"[2]) by Langston Hughes.
The story tells of a black family's experiences in south Chicago, as they attempt to improve their financial circumstances with an insurance payout following the death of the father,