The Pittsburgh Cycle

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by August Wilson · 2005

The Pittsburgh Cycle (also known as the Century Cycle) is a series of ten plays written by August Wilson. Each play is set in a different decade of the 20th century, chronicling the African-American experience and heritage, with nine of them set in Pittsburgh's Hill District.

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1 episode featuring The Pittsburgh Cycle

Times critics name the cultural touchstones that define American identity