Crumbs from the Table of Joy and Other Plays
by Lynn Nottage

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Readers appreciate the charm and tenderness in Lynn Nottage's work, particularly in 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy.' Many find her unique blend of absurdity and emotional depth engaging. The play sparks interest in her broader oeuvre, with several noting a commitment to revisit the text for deeper understanding and rehearsals.

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Synopsis

This collection includes Lynn Nottage's best known work, "Crumbs from the Table of Joy," which has been produced widely since its premiere in May 1995 and which the "Chicago Tribune "hailed as "a complex and thought provoking new play."

Also included are "Mud, River, Stone, Poof, Por'Knockers "and her latest work," Las Meninas," inspired by the playwright's research into the African presence in 17th century Europe.

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PublisherSamuel French
Year2004
BindingPaperback
Pages324
ISBN-139781559362146
ISBN-101559362146

Crumbs from the Table of Joy and Other Plays is a play written by Lynn Nottage and published by Samuel French (2004).

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