Gem of the Ocean is a play by August Wilson that is set in Pittsburgh's Hill District in 1904. The play follows the journey of Citizen Barlow, a young African American man seeking spiritual guidance from Aunt Ester, a 285-year-old wise woman. Gem of the Ocean explores themes of history, spirituality, and the search for freedom and redemption. It is a poetic and thought-provoking work that delves into the African American experience in the early 20th century.
