Baldwin, James
Notes of a Native Son
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241334003
- author:
- Baldwin, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Prose: non-fiction, Literary essays,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Written in the 1940s and 1950s, James Baldwin's essays in Notes of a Native Son offer a unique perspective on black life and thought at the dawn of the civil rights movement. As an artist, activist, and social critic, Baldwin explores the complexities of being black in America, from his experiences in Harlem to his observations on the protest novel, movies, and the lives of African Americans abroad.
These essays, written when Baldwin was just in his twenties, have proven remarkably prescient, offering insights that remain powerful today. In an era of ongoing social change, Baldwin's work continues to be relevant, and his voice as a social critic remains a vital part of the conversation.
First published, Notes of a Native Son established Baldwin as a leading interpreter of the social changes of the twentieth century and cemented his reputation as a writer who could speak truth to power.
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