The Green Pastures

By Mac Connelly and Marc Connelly

"The Green Pastures" is a landmark of American theatrical history, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that offers a unique and deeply moving interpretation of Old Testament stories. Written by Marc Connelly, the work presents biblical narratives through the perspective of African-American folklore and spiritual imagination, depicting central events from the Creation to the Exodus.

The play is structured as a series of episodes narrated by a Sunday school teacher to his students, visualizing Heaven as a grand fish fry and portraying God-referred to as "De Lawd"-as a compassionate figure navigating the challenges and shortcomings of his creation. This bold and imaginative work explores universal themes of faith, humanity, and redemption, blending humor with profound theological reflection. Through its rhythmic dialogue and evocative setting, "The Green Pastures" remains a significant study of early 20th-century cultural expression and the enduring power of mythic storytelling in the American dramatic canon.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025496353
• ISBN13: 9781025496351
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"