Jitney
August Wilson
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at 250 WPM1h 52m
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Jitney
Published
2017
Pages
112
ISBN-13
9781468314496
ISBN-10
1468314491
Description
"A thoroughly revised version of a play August Wilson first wrote in 1979, Jitney was produced in New York for the first time in the spring of 2000, winning rave reviews and the accolade of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award as the best play of the year. Set in the 1970s in Pittsburgh's Hill District, and depicting gypsy cabdrivers who serve black neighborhoods, Jitney is the seventh in Wilson's projected ten-play cycle (one for each decade) on the black experience in twentieth century America. He writes not about historical events or the pathologies of the black community, but, as he says, about "the unique particulars of black culture...I wanted to place this culture onstage in all its richness and fullness and to demonstrate its ability to sustain us...through profound moments in our history in which the larger society has thought less of us than we have thought of ourselves.""--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Jitney?
This edition of Jitney has approximately 112 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Jitney?
For most readers, Jitney typically takes between 2h 20m and 1h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 28,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 28,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Jitney?
The estimated word count for Jitney is approximately 28,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Jitney?
Jitney was written by August Wilson.
When was Jitney published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.