{"product_id":"color-of-desire-hurricane-two-plays-by-nilo-cruz-paperback","title":"Color of Desire\/Hurricane: Two Plays by Nilo Cruz - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNilo Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe words of Nilo Cruz waft from the stage like a scented breeze. They sparkle and prickle and swirl, enveloping those who listen in both specific place and time . . . and in timeless passions that touch us all.--\u003ci\u003eThe Miami Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the United States' most-produced Cuban American writers, Nilo Cruz employs his signature poetic imagery and vivid language to tender and humorous effect in this pair of his newest works. \u003ci\u003eThe Color of Desire\u003c\/i\u003e, set in 1960 Havana, revolves around a passionate romance between an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress. As the relationship becomes a metaphor for their countries' ruptured love affair, Cruz artfully weds magical realism to a familial story that is touching, harrowing, and funny. In \u003ci\u003eHurricane\u003c\/i\u003e, a damaged family--a fire-and-brimstone missionary; his wife, who he saved in more than the spiritual sense; and their adopted son, who seems to have materialized from the ocean--face a shocking crisis when a hurricane ravages their Caribbean town. A celebration of humility, generosity, and kindness, Cruz's play explores the nature of identity, faith, and the redemptive power of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNilo Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning \u003ci\u003eAnna in the Tropics\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eA Park in Our House\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Bicycle Country\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDancing on Her Knees\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNight Train to Bolina\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTwo Sisters and a Piano\u003c\/i\u003e, and other works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114046820487,"sku":"9781559364027","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/41f492329487efdd4580a12472d57746.webp?v=1732495065","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/color-of-desire-hurricane-two-plays-by-nilo-cruz-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}