August Wilson was an American playwright born in Pittsburgh, a city which heavily influenced his work. The resources below will help you get some insight into the life of the writer of Fences and give you the opportunity to describe how his life impacted his writing.
Encyclopedias and Videos
- African-American History Online
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An encyclopedia devoted specifically to the breadth and depth of African-American History. - Biography Reference Center
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A collection of full-text biographies of notable persons past and present. - Bloom's Literature
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An encyclopedia which examines important writers and works of literature. - Credo References
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A collection of encyclopedias that covers a wide range of topics, including biographies.
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Helpful Books
American Writers by ISBN: 0684197855This collection of critical and biographical articles covers hundreds of notable authors from the 17th century to the present day.
August Wilson by ISBN: 0786419032Award-winning African-American playwright August Wilson created a cultural chronicle of black America through such works as Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Fences, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Piano Lesson, and Two Trains Running.
August Wilson by ISBN: 0791063623In 1987, August Wilson was awarded the Pulitzer prize for his play Fences. Examine this play along with Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, and Two Trains Running.
Understanding August Wilson by ISBN: 9780585327822Publication Date: 1999-01-01
