“Fences” is a 1983 play
by American playwright August Wilson.
Set in the 1950s, Fences explores the evolving African-American experience
and examines race relations, in Pittsburgh, Pa. The play won
the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 1987 Tony Award for Best Play. Wilson was
an award winning playwright known for chronicling African American life through
his cycle of 10-plays known as the Pittsburgh cycle. The nine other Wilson's
plays are Gem of the Ocean, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Ma Rainey's Black
Bottom, The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, Two Trains Running, Jitney, King
Hedley II, and Radio Golf. Mr.PhillyLibrarian
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