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August Wilson 4/27/45-10/2/05
URL: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03001/497623.stm

Description:
Collection of news and analysis about playwright August Wilson, who was born and raised in Pittsburgh and who also lived in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Seattle. Features a timeline, photos, obituary, and background about his Pittsburgh cycle of 10 plays, "each situated in a different decade of the 20th century, ... [which explore] the comedy and tragedy ... of African-American history and culture." Also includes links to many related articles. From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

LII Topics: Biographies & Famous People, Black Resources, Dramatists, Notable People

Publisher:
PG Publishing Co., Inc.

Extra Keywords
Frederick August Kittel Hill District Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

LII Database Information:
Record 21852 created by Maria Brandt on 06/14/2006
Last modification on 01/31/2007
Last review by Charlotte Bagby on 03/22/2007
Published: 01/31/2007  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21852

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