The cross of redemption uncollected writings
A treasury of essays, articles, and reviews by the late author includes pieces that explore such topics as religious fundamentalism, Russian literature, and the possibility of an African-American president.
| Main Author: | Baldwin, James, 1924-1987. |
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| Other Authors: | Kenan, Randall. |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Pantheon Books,
c2010.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
A treasury of essays, articles, and reviews by the late author includes pieces that explore such topics as religious fundamentalism, Russian literature, and the possibility of an African-American president. |
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| Item Description: |
A collection of essays, speeches, letters, reviews, etc. |
| Physical Description: |
xxiii, 304 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9780307378828 0307378829 |
| Author Notes: |
Living the life of a starving artist, Baldwin went through numerous jobs, including dishwasher, office boy, factory worker, and waiter. In 1948, he moved to France, where much work originated. Baldwin published Go Tell It on the Mountain in 1953. A largely autobiographical work, it tells of the religious awakening of a fourteen-year-old. In addition to his childhood experiences, his experiences as a black man and a homosexual provided inspiration for such works as Giovanni's Room, Nobody Knows My Name, and Another Country. Baldwin holds a distinguished place in American history as one of the foremost writers of both black and gay literature. He was an active participant in the Civil Rights movement. Baldwin succumbed to cancer on December 1, 1987. (Bowker Author Biography) |