August Wilson

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Place of BirthPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Died2005-10-02

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August Wilson (1945–2005) was an American playwright. He has been referred to as the "theater's poet of Black America". He is best known for a series of ten plays, collectively called The Pittsburgh Cycle, which chronicle the experiences and heritage...Read more

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