The Darker Face of the Earth by Rita Dove
The Darker Face of the Earth

Rita Dove

The Darker Face of the Earth

Rita Dove

102 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

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Description

Published to coincide with its British premiere at the Royal National Theatre, The Darker Face of the Earth is Rita Dove's first play. Set on a plantation in pre-Civil War South Carolina, it has been performed to great critical acclaim.

Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 50%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.74

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