The Green Pastures a Fable - Paperback

by Marc Connelly (Author)

The Green Pastures is a fable written by Marc Connelly. The book is a fictional story that explores the concept of heaven and the afterlife. The story follows the journey of a group of African American characters who have recently died and find themselves in heaven. The characters are greeted by a God who is depicted as a wise old man. The God tells the characters that they are free to do whatever they please in heaven, but they must first learn to let go of their earthly desires and attachments. The characters are then taken on a journey through the green pastures of heaven, where they meet various other characters and learn valuable life lessons. The book is a powerful allegory that explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the importance of letting go of earthly desires. It is a thought-provoking and inspiring read that will leave readers with a renewed sense of hope and purpose.1929. American dramatist Connelly is best known for his Pulitzer Prize- winning play The Green Pastures, a fantasy of biblical history presented in terms of the religious life of Southern blacks; it was based on Roark Bradford's book Ol' Man Adam an' His Chillun.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.