Anna in the Tropics (TCG Edition)
by Nilo Cruz
In Anna in the Tropics, Nilo Cruz crafts a moving drama about Cuban immigrants working in a Florida cigar factory. As a lector narrates Anna Karenina, the tale ignites passions and conflicts among the workers, blending literary inspiration with the struggles of tradition versus modernity in early 20th-century America.
About This Book
Anna in the Tropics, penned by Nilo Cruz, is a compelling play set in the vibrant world of Cuban cigar factories in Ybor City, Florida, during the 1920s.
The story unfolds as a lector reads Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina to the workers, weaving literature into their daily lives and stirring deep personal reflections.
This TCG Edition presents the script in a format accessible for theater enthusiasts and performers alike.
Nilo Cruz's work highlights themes of love, labor, and cultural heritage through its evocative dialogue and setting.
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