Granny Maumee; The rider of dreams; Simon the Cyrenian: Plays for a negro theater: Play Guide and Free Edition
Granny Maumee; The rider of dreams; Simon the Cyrenian: Plays for a negro theater: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Granny Maumee; The rider of dreams; Simon the Cyrenian: Plays for a negro theater is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Torrence, Ridgely (1875–1950).
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"Granny Maumee; The Rider of Dreams; Simon the Cyrenian: Plays for a Negro Theater" by Ridgely Torrence is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The plays offer a profound exploration of African American experiences and themes, focusing on the lives of their characters against the backdrop of social and cultural issues faced by the Black community. The opening portion specifically introduces Granny Maumee, a blind matriarch, and her family dynamics surrounding the arrival of a newborn, which raises tensions related to racial identity and heritage. At the start of "Granny Maumee," the audience meets Granny Maumee, who prepares her home to welcome a visit from her great-granddaughter Sapphie and her husband, who remain absent. As Pearl, Granny’s great-granddaughter, helps with the preparations, the conversation reveals underlying tensions rooted in Granny Maumee's past—the brutal history of her family during times of racial oppression. This establishes a poignant narrative of legacy and memory, wherein Granny's blind eyes see little of the present but are keenly aware of past traumas, and foreshadows the arrival of Sapphie's child, culminating in surprise and conflict related to the baby's mixed race.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Granny Maumee; The rider of dreams; Simon the Cyrenian: Plays for a negro theater
- Author credits: Torrence, Ridgely (1875–1950)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- African Americans -- Drama
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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