Recollections of a Sleeping Car Porter (Classic Reprint)
No. of pages 53
Published: 2022
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"Recollections of a Sleeping Car Porter" is a vivid narrative that offers readers an insightful glimpse into the life of a Black porter working on the Pullman trains in the early 20th century. Through the eyes of the protagonist, the story explores the challenges and experiences faced by porters, from navigating racial discrimination to finding moments of dignity and camaraderie among passengers. The porter’s reflections on his daily encounters reveal not only the social dynamics of the time but also the aspirations and resilience of African Americans. This poignant work emphasizes the human experience against the backdrop of America's evolving landscape. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 53 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Forgotten Books .
Jack Thorne writes for theatre, film, television and radio. His theatre credits include Hope and Let the Right One In , both directed by John Tiffany, The Solid Life of Sugar Water for the Graeae Theatre Company and the National Theatre, Bunny for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Stacy for the Trafalgar Studios, and 2nd May 1997 and When You Cure Me for the Bush. His adaptations include The Physicists for the Donmar Warehouse and Stuart: A Life Backwards for HighTide. On film his credits include War Book , A Long Way Down and The Scouting Book for Boys . For television his credits include The Last Panthers , Don't Take My Baby , This Is England , The Fades , Glue , Cast-Offs and National Treasure . He won BAFTAs in 2016 for Best Mini-Series ( This Is England '90 ) and Best Single Drama ( Don't Take My Baby ), and in 2012 for Best Drama Series ( The Fades ) and Best Mini-Series ( This Is England '88) .