Contributions

  • Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864. - Contributor

Publication

2001 - Theatre Communications Group, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

56,250 words, Guess

Page Count

225 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing392489
  • Goodreads144248

Classifications

  • DDC812/.54
  • LCCPS3566.A736 R44 2001

Alternate Titles

  • In the blood.
  • Fucking A.

Description

Two plays expanding on Hawthorne's classic novel "The scarlet letter." In the blood: Hester La Negrita, an unapologetic mother of five illegitimate children, practices writing the alphabet to help herself "one day get a leg up." Fucking A: Hester Smith works the only job available to her, as an abortionist to the lower class, in order to save for a reunion picnic with her imprisoned son.

Subjects

Topics

DramaAdaptationsAfrican American womenAfrican American women -- Drama.American drama (dramatic works by one author)Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Adaptations.

Genres

  • Drama.

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