Poker!: Play Guide and Free Edition
Poker!: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Poker! is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hurston, Zora Neale (1891–1960).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Poker!" by Zora Neale Hurston is a one-act play written in the early 20th century. Set in a modest New York setting, this play centers around a group of characters gathered to play poker, revealing themes of gambling, deception, and interpersonal conflict. The dialogue captures the vibrant vernacular and culture of the time, reflecting the dynamics of everyday life among African Americans. The play unfolds in a shabby front room where Nunkie and his friends engage in a tense poker game filled with loud banter and confrontations. As the game intensifies, each character exhibits their unique personalities, with humor and bravado masking underlying tensions. The stakes rise quickly, leading to accusations of cheating and escalating threats, as camaraderie turns to hostility. When weapons are drawn, the atmosphere shifts dramatically, ultimately suggesting a critique of gambling and its consequences, framed within a comedic yet serious exploration of morality and fate. The final moments leave the audience pondering the balance between harmless fun and destructive choices.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Poker!
- Author credits: Hurston, Zora Neale (1891–1960)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American drama -- African American authors
- American drama -- Women authors
- Drama
Gutenberg collections
- African American Writers
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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