James Baldwin: Novelist and Critic
"The connection between American whites and blacks is far deeper and more passionate than any of us like to think." These words from the introduction of his collection of essays in "Nobody Knows My Name" shows the truth-telling strength of a brave man. James Baldwin was an outspoken advocate for social justice and equality for black people in America. He lent a creative and powerful voice to the civil rights struggle of the 1960s and brilliantly critiqued the problems of race in the twentieth century. Through his novels, plays, poetry, and essays, Baldwin urged the world to understand and appreciate the humanity and complexity of African Americans. This thought-provoking biography analyzes the life behind this creative force and will inspire your readers to be true to themselves and strong of conviction.
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James Baldwin: Novelist and Critic
"The connection between American whites and blacks is far deeper and more passionate than any of us like to think." These words from the introduction of his collection of essays in "Nobody Knows My Name" shows the truth-telling strength of a brave man. James Baldwin was an outspoken advocate for social justice and equality for black people in America. He lent a creative and powerful voice to the civil rights struggle of the 1960s and brilliantly critiqued the problems of race in the twentieth century. Through his novels, plays, poetry, and essays, Baldwin urged the world to understand and appreciate the humanity and complexity of African Americans. This thought-provoking biography analyzes the life behind this creative force and will inspire your readers to be true to themselves and strong of conviction.
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James Baldwin: Novelist and Critic

James Baldwin: Novelist and Critic

by Glynnis Reed
James Baldwin: Novelist and Critic

James Baldwin: Novelist and Critic

by Glynnis Reed

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"The connection between American whites and blacks is far deeper and more passionate than any of us like to think." These words from the introduction of his collection of essays in "Nobody Knows My Name" shows the truth-telling strength of a brave man. James Baldwin was an outspoken advocate for social justice and equality for black people in America. He lent a creative and powerful voice to the civil rights struggle of the 1960s and brilliantly critiqued the problems of race in the twentieth century. Through his novels, plays, poetry, and essays, Baldwin urged the world to understand and appreciate the humanity and complexity of African Americans. This thought-provoking biography analyzes the life behind this creative force and will inspire your readers to be true to themselves and strong of conviction.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781978514805
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date: 12/30/2019
Series: Celebrating Black Artists Series
Pages: 104
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

1 A Gifted Child 1

2 A Young Writer 17

3 Expatriate Life 28

4 The Fight for Civil Rights 41

5 Becoming a Celebrity 51

6 Debating Race 61

7 Later Years 69

8 Baldwin's Legacy 78

Chronology 86

Chapter Notes 90

Glossary 99

Further Reading 100

Index 101

About the Author 104

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