Baldwin, James A.

Baldwin: Collected Essays: One of Two Volume Collection (Library of America)

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ISBN 13:
9781883011529
author:
Baldwin, James A.
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Library of America
language:
English
Publication Year:
1998
Pages:
869
Dimensions:
130mm X 208mm
Genre:
Literature - Classics / Criticism
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£28.00

Description

James Baldwin's collected essays offer a powerful and prophetic voice on issues of race, democracy, and American identity. Edited by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, this comprehensive gathering of Baldwin's nonfiction provides a unique perspective on the Civil Rights Era and its ongoing relevance today.

Baldwin's essays, including those from landmark collections such as "Notes of a Native Son" and "The Fire Next Time", are marked by burning passion and jabbing, epigrammatic wit. His writing fearlessly articulates the personal, literary, and political, making him an essential intellectual voice of his time.

This collection includes 36 uncollected essays, bringing together the full range of Baldwin's nonfiction for the first time. With its powerful and urgent voice, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of American identity and the ongoing struggle for racial equality.

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