The Amen Corner
by James Baldwin

Name: The Amen Corner
Brand: James Baldwin
SKU: 9780573619755
Rating: 3.95 (917 reviews)

The Amen Corner Book Cover — The Amen Corner Cover

Highlights

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Large Cast

Female

Male

Present DayRole(s) for Black Actor(s)Interior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican

Awards & Recognition

Olivier Award

Nominee: 2014 Olivier Award for Best Revival of a Play

What readers are saying

Readers overwhelmingly praise the emotional depth and relevance of the play, highlighting its powerful themes surrounding faith and the complexities of church life. Many appreciate Baldwin's writing style and character development, noting that the story resonates with both contemporary and historical contexts. Some find that certain parts may drag, but overall, the play leaves a lasting impact.

Emotional and powerful storytellingRelevant themes for todayOutstanding character developmentStrong script with great dialogueSome parts feel slightly slow

Synopsis

Comic Drama Characters: 4 male 10 female Compelete interior Self-anointed Harlem store front preacher Margaret Alexander is the leader of her flock and about to see her world crumble.

Son David her church organist is set on following in the footsteps of his father jazz musician Luke.

When the errant husband and father comes home to die Sister Margaret finds herself losing everything but coming to terms with her own true sense of faith.

From the author of Blues for Mr.

Press Reviews

"The characters are honestly observed, and the lines have wings and humor."
— The New York Daily News

"Truth, vividness and rich humanity."
— The New York Post

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Odessa Margaret's older sister	female	—	Margaret's older sister
Ida Jackson a young woman	female	—	a young woman
Sister Moore elder of the church	—	—	elder of the church
Sister Boxer elder of the church	—	—	elder of the church
Brother Boxer elder of the church	—	—	elder of the church
David Margartet's 18 year-old son	—	—	Margartet's 18 year-old son
Luke her husband	female	—	her husband
Sister Sally member of the congregation	—	—	member of the congregation
Sister Douglas member of the congregation	—	—	member of the congregation
Sister Rice member of the congregation	—	—	member of the congregation
Brother Davis member of the congregation	—	—	member of the congregation
Brother Washington member of the congregation	—	—	member of the congregation
Margaret Alexander Pastor of the church	—	—	Pastor of the church

Available Editions

Format	Publisher	Year	Pages	ISBN-13	Price
Hardcover	—	1968	91	9780385270021	—
Paperback	Samuel French	2010	102	9780573619755	Buy
Print	—	1998	89	9780375701887	—
Print	—	1990	134	9780440206620	—
Print	—	1991	144	9780140184488	—
Print	—	1970	126	9780552084802	—
Print	—	—	—	9780804149693	—
Print	—	1969	—	9780718105679	—
Print	—	—	—	9780593950401	—
Print	—	1999	—	9780613124355	—
Print	—	—	—	9780780742772	—