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1. www.litcharts.com › lit › gem-of-the-oceanGem of the Ocean by August Wilson Plot Summary | LitCharts

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3. www.litcharts.com › lit › gem-of-the-oceanGem of the Ocean Study Guide | Literature Guide | LitCharts

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   A concise biography of August Wilson plus historical and literary context for Gem of the Ocean.

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   GEM OF THE OCEAN. Synopsis. August Wilson’s Century Cycle begins in 1904, where we meet Citizen Barlow, a bewildered newcomer to Pittsburgh from the agrarian deep South. Citizen Barlow arrives at Aunt Ester’s house seeking her help and a safe place from Caesar, the local constable.

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   One of America’s most powerful and original dramatists, August Wilson offered an alternative history of the twentieth century, as seen from the perspective of black Americans.

6. www.oxfordbibliographies.com › abstract › documentAugust Wilson - American Literature - Oxford Bibliographies

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   Apr 28, 2023 · Introduction. August Wilson (b. 1945–d. 2005) was born Frederick August Kittel Jr. in the Hill District of Pittsburgh to a German immigrant father and an African American mother. He attended Central High School but soon transferred to Gladstone High School due to racist abuse.

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   Who is August Wilson?

   • August Wilson (b. 1945–d. 2005) was born Frederick August Kittel Jr. in the Hill District of Pittsburgh to a German immigrant father and an African American mother. He attended Central High School but soon transferred to Gladstone High School due to racist abuse.

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   What is the study guide for August Wilson's Gem of the ocean?

   • Welcome to the LitCharts study guide on August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. Created by the original team behind SparkNotes, LitCharts are the world's best literature guides. A concise biography of August Wilson plus historical and literary context for Gem of the Ocean. A quick-reference summary: Gem of the Ocean on a single page.

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   How did August Wilson become a writer?

   • As August Wilson, he began seriously to pursue his dream of becoming a professional writer. After publishing several poems in magazines, Wilson transitioned to playwriting; in 1980, he received a fellowship to attend the Minneapolis Playwrights Center.

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   How many essays are there in August Wilson?

   • Features fifteen original essays written by notable literary scholars, all of which provide fresh biographical or thematic insight, or both. Offers excellent critical analysis on each play in the ten-play Pittsburgh Cycle. Bogumil, Mary L. Understanding August Wilson. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, 1999.

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   What is the Cambridge Companion to August Wilson?

   • The Cambridge Companion to August Wilson. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2007. A retrospective look at the life and work of Wilson. Features fifteen original essays written by notable literary scholars, all of which provide fresh biographical or thematic insight, or both.

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   Why did August Wilson change his name?

   • During his twentieth year, Wilson purchased his first typewriter and began writing poetry. That same year, his father—who had been largely absent throughout his life—passed away, and he changed his name to August Wilson in honor of his mother, Daisy Wilson. As August Wilson, he began seriously to pursue his dream of becoming a professional writer.

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9. archive.ncarb.org › abe-33 › ResourcesAugust Wilson A Life By Patti Hartigan (PDF) - archive.ncarb.org

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   Conclusion: A reflection on Wilson’s life, work, and enduring relevance in contemporary society. Article: August Wilson: A Life - A Deep Dive into the Chapters This article provides a detailed exploration of the key themes and arguments within each chapter of the proposed biography, "August Wilson: A Life" by Patti Hartigan. 1.