Drama
Mule Bone A Comedy Of Negro Life
2007·52 pages
Discover the explosive collaboration between Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston in "Mule Bone," a comedic gem that shattered their friendship and revolutionized African-American theater.
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Discover the explosive collaboration between Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston in "Mule Bone," a comedic gem that shattered their friendship and revolutionized African-American theater.
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The only literary collaboration between Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, this play marked a turning point in African-American theater. This volume tells the story of the play's conception and inspiration and gives complete details of the irreparable rift in Hurston and Hughes's friendship that came about because of it. Also included is Hurston's short story, "Bone of Contention."
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Central love triangle between two men and one woman drives the plot.
Violence & gore
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Brief physical fight with a mule bone as the weapon.
Profanity
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Mild language in period Southern Black dialect.
Substance use
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Social drinking appears in community gatherings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Church setting and religious trial are central elements.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic elements.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content.
Political content
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Depicts African American community life and social dynamics.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Community conflicts and minor violence.
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