"Baldwin's critique of American society at the height of the civil rights movement brings his prescient thoughts on social isolation, race, and police brutality to a new generation of readers"-- Provided by publisher
Novelist, essayist, and public intellectual, James Baldwin was one of the most brilliant and provocative literary figures of the postwar era, and one of the greatest African-American writers of this century. A self-described "transatlantic commuter" who spent much of his life in France, Baldwin joined a cosmopolitan sophistication to a fierce engagement with social issues. Here are the complete texts of his early landmark collections, Notes of a Native Son (1955) and Nobody Knows My Name (1961), which established him as an essential intellectual voice of his time, fusing in unique fashion the personal, the literary, and the political. The classic The Fire Next Time (1963), perhaps the most influential of his writings, is his most penetrating analysis of America's racial divide, and an impassioned call to "end the racial nightmare...and change the history of the world." The later volumes No Name in the Street (1972) and The Devil Finds Work (1976) chart his continuing response to the social and political turbulence of his era. A further thirty-six essaysnine of them previously uncollected - include some of Baldwin's earliest published writings, as well as revealing later insights into the language of Shakespeare, the poetry of Langston Hughes, and the music of Earl Hines
An essential compendium of James Baldwin’s most powerful nonfiction work, calling on us “to end the racial nightmare, and achieve our country.” Personal and prophetic, these essays uncover what it means to live in a racist American society with insights that feel as fresh today as they did over the 4 decades in which he composed them. Longtime Baldwin fans and especially those just discovering his genius will appreciate this essential collection of his great nonfiction writing, available for the first time in affordable paperback. Along with 46 additional pieces, it includes the full text of dozens of famous essays from such books as: • Notes of a Native Son • Nobody Knows My Name • The Fire Next Time • No Name in the Street • The Devil Finds Work This collection provides the perfect entrée into Baldwin’s prescient commentary on race, sexuality, and identity in an unjust American society.
A deluxe edition of James Baldwin's groundbreaking novel, with a new introduction by Kevin Young and special cover art designed by Baldwin's friend and contemporary Beauford Delaney Giovanni's Room is set in the Paris of the 1950s, where a young American expatriate finds himself caught between his repressed desires and conventional morality. David has just proposed marriage to his American girlfriend, but while she is away on a trip he becomes involved in a doomed affair with a bartender named Giovanni. With sharp, probing insight, James Baldwin's classic narrative delves into the mystery of love and tells a deeply moving story that reveals the unspoken complexities of the human heart.
This collectible edition celebrates James Baldwin’s 100th-year anniversary, revealing and critiquing the realities of Black life in mid-century US Originally published in Notes of a Native Son, the essays "The Harlem Ghetto," "Journey to Atlanta," and "Notes of a Native Son" will appeal to those interested in the personal and political turmoil of Baldwin's life. “The Harlem Ghetto” introduces readers to the extremities of life in Baldwin’s native city. “Journey to Atlanta” depicts the faulty relationship between the Black community and the politician, following a quartet called The Melodeers on a trip to Atlanta under the auspices of the Progressive Party. Baldwin concludes this collection with “Notes of A Native Son,” a powerful autobiographical essay about his fractured relationship with his father. The Harlem Ghetto: Essays explores the American condition through a mix of analytic and autobiographical essays. This second collection in the Baldwin centennial anniversary series is Baldwin’s most personal as he grapples with his childhood and his own affinity with Blackness.
In seinem 1963 erschienenen Essay thematisierte der afroamerikanische Schriftsteller und Bürgerrechtsaktivist James Baldwin den „Albtraum der Rassenfrage“ in den USA und die Wut in den Gettos der US-Großstädte auf eindringliche Weise. In einem fragmentarischen Selbstzeugnis zeigt sein einflussreicher Text die Komplexität dieser Problematik und behandelt zentrale Fragen zur Konstruktion von Identität angesichts der Rollenvorgaben durch die weiße Mehrheitsgesellschaft und der eigenen Peergroup. Auch mehr als 30 Jahre nach Baldwins Tod bedeutet Schwarzsein in den USA ein Leben, das von Rassismus und Gewalt bedroht ist, und der Text ist von bedrückender Aktualität. Der Titel, inspiriert von einem Spiritual, warnt: „God gave Noah the rainbow sign, no more water, fire next time!“ Der Text wird mit über 100 Fotografien von Steve Schapiro illustriert, der mit Baldwin durch die Südstaaten reiste. Schapiros Bilder zeigen bedeutende Persönlichkeiten der Bürgerrechtsbewegung und zentrale Ereignisse wie den Marsch auf Washington. Die Ausgabe enthält zudem einen Erlebnisbericht Schapiros, eine Einleitung des Bürgerrechtlers John Lewis, Bildunterschriften von Marcia Davis und einen Essay von Gloria Baldwin Karefa-Smart, die mit ihrem Bruder James in Sierra Leone lebte, als er diesen Text begann. Zunächst als Collector’s Edition erschienen, ist sie jetzt in gebundener Standardausgabe erhältlich.
Exploring the complexities of race and identity, this collection offers a profound insight into James Baldwin's reflections on the white American psyche. Through his essays, Baldwin delves into the social and historical context of his era, providing an intimate portrait of both himself and the cultural landscape of his time. The work serves as a compelling examination of racial dynamics and the personal struggles tied to them, highlighting Baldwin's enduring relevance in discussions of race and humanity.
Introduction by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Celebrating the centenary of a distinguished essayist, this comprehensive hardcover collection showcases a wide array of his insightful nonfiction works. It highlights his brilliance in tackling diverse themes, reflecting on contemporary issues, and offering profound observations on society and culture. This compilation serves as a tribute to his lasting impact on the literary landscape, inviting readers to explore the depth and richness of his thought-provoking essays.
National Bestseller Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary To compose his stunning documentary film I Am Not Your Negro, acclaimed filmmaker Raoul Peck mined James Baldwin's published and unpublished oeuvre, selecting passages from his books, essays, letters, notes, and interviews that are every bit as incisive and pertinent now as they have ever been. Weaving these texts together, Peck brilliantly imagines the book that Baldwin never wrote. In his final years, Baldwin had envisioned a book about his three assassinated friends, Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King. His deeply personal notes for the project have never been published before. Peck's film uses them to jump through time, juxtaposing Baldwin's private words with his public statements, in a blazing examination of the tragic history of race in America. This edition contains more than 40 black-and-white images from the film.
This stunningly personal document and extraordinary history of the turbulent sixties and early seventies displays James Baldwin's fury and despair more deeply than any of his other works. In vivid detail he remembers the Harlem childhood that shaped his early conciousness, the later events that scored his heart with pain--the murders of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, his sojourns in Europe and in Hollywood, and his retum to the American South to confront a violent America face-to-face.
Focusing on the racial issues in the United States, this influential essay by James Baldwin sparked intense discussion upon its release in 1963. It combines powerful prose with evocative photographs by Steve Schapiro, enhancing its impact and relevance. This new edition celebrates Baldwin's legacy on the occasion of his 100th birthday, reaffirming its significance in African American literature and its ongoing relevance in contemporary discussions about race.
Go Tell It on the Mountain / Giovanni's Room / Another Country / Going to Meet the Man
Focusing on the complexities of identity and societal struggles, this collection showcases James Baldwin's seminal works, curated by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. It includes his debut novel, which reflects his own upbringing in Harlem, and explores themes of religion and family conflict. Baldwin's provocative examination of homosexuality in "Giovanni's Room" and the intricate dynamics of race and sexuality in "Another Country" reveal the depths of human experience. The anthology also features poignant short stories, notably "Sonny's Blues," highlighting the interplay of suffering and triumph.
Never before available, the unexpurgated last interview with James Baldwin“I was not born to be what someone said I was. I was not born to be defined by someone else, but by myself, and myself only.” When, in the fall of 1987, the poet Quincy Troupe traveled to the south of France to interview James Baldwin, Baldwin’s brother David told him to ask Baldwin about everything—Baldwin was critically ill and David knew that this might be the writer’s last chance to speak at length about his life and work.The result is one of the most eloquent and revelatory interviews of Baldwin’s career, a conversation that ranges widely over such topics as his childhood in Harlem, his close friendship with Miles Davis, his relationship with writers like Toni Morrison and Richard Wright, his years in France, and his ever-incisive thoughts on the history of race relations and the African-American experience.Also collected here are significant interviews from other moments in Baldwin’s life, including an in-depth interview conducted by Studs Terkel shortly after the publication of Nobody Knows My Name . These interviews showcase, above all, Baldwin’s fearlessness and integrity as a writer, thinker, and individual, as well as the profound struggles he faced along the way.
A stunning edition of James Baldwin's timeless novel, with a new introduction by bestselling novelist Brit Bennett and special cover art designed by Baldwin's friend and contemporary Beauford Delaney From one of our greatest writers, James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk is a profoundly moving novel about love in the face of injustice that is as socially resonant today as it was when it was first published. Told through the eyes of Tish, a nineteen-year-old girl, in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child, Baldwin's story mixes the sweet and the sad. Tish and Fonny have pledged to get married, but Fonny is falsely accused of a terrible crime and imprisoned. Their families set out to clear his name, and as they face an uncertain future, the young lovers experience a kaleidoscope of emotions--affection, despair, and hope. In a love story that evokes the blues, where passion and sadness are inevitably intertwined, Baldwin has created two characters so alive and profoundly realized that they are unforgettably ingrained in the American psyche.
The stark grief of a brother mourning a brother opens this novel with a stunning, unforgettable experience. Here, in a monumental saga of love and rage, Baldwin goes back to Harlem, to the church of his groundbreaking novel Go Tell It on the Mountain, to the homosexual passion of Giovanni's Room, and to the political fire that enflames his nonfiction work. Here, too, the story of gospel singer Arthur Hall and his family becomes both a journey into another country of the soul and senses--and a living contemporary history of black struggle in this land.
Celebrating the Centenary of James Baldwin's birth, a box set of Baldwin's principal novels, featuring Go Tell It on the Mountain, Giovanni's Room, and If Beale Street Could Talk. These deluxe editions feature new introductions by Roxane Gay, Kevin Young, and Brit Bennett.
The best of the best from a powerful voice in the American literary landscape who fearlessly tackled race, sex, politics, and art in his internationally acclaimed novels, short stories, plays, and essays. “[Baldwin] uses words as the sea uses waves, to flow and beat, advance and retreat, rise and take a bow in disappearing...the thought becomes poetry and the poetry illuminates thought.” —Langston HughesJames Baldwin was and remains a powerfully prophetic voice in the American literary landscape. His literary achievement is a lasting legacy about what it means to be American.Vintage Baldwin includes the short story “Sonny’s Blues”; the galvanizing civil rights examination “My Dungeon Letter to My Nephew on the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Emancipation”; the essays “Fifth Avenue, A Letter from Harlem,” “The Discovery of What It Means to Be an American,” and “Nobody Knows My A Letter from the South”; and excerpts from the novel Another Country and the play The Amen Corner.“If Van Gogh was our 19th-century artist-saint, James Baldwin is our 20th-century one.” —Michael Ondaatje
Contains essays that describe what it means to be black in America. This book describes the tragedies that are inflicted by racial segregation and presents a poignant account of the author's first journey to 'the Old Country', the Southern states.
Impassioned tales of human experience that reach the soul. James Baldwin's powerful writing expressed the anger and helplessness felt by many black people in America. Born in New York's Harlem in 1924, the controversial novelist, playwright and essayist achieved overnight success with his first book Go To It on the Mountain. He died in 1987. The three stories in this selection are taken from Going to Meet the Man.
A straight-from-the-shoulder writer, writing about the troubled problems of this troubled earth with an illuminating intensity that should influence for the better all who ponder on the things books say Langston Hughes The New York Times
The creative partnership between James Baldwin and Sol Stein is vividly explored through newly discovered letters, photos, and a memoir. Stein, a rising New York editor, played a crucial role in encouraging Baldwin to compile his influential essays in "Notes of a Native Son." This book not only recounts their intense friendship but also features two previously unpublished works: the story "Dark Runner" and the play "Equal in Paris," showcasing the collaborative spirit that contributed to Baldwin's literary legacy.
James Baldwin's collection features his powerful essay "The Fire Next Time," which resonates with the civil rights movement and remains vital for understanding race in America. Alongside this, the anthology includes "No Name In the Street," detailing the tumult of the sixties and seventies, "Nobody Knows My Name," a provocative exploration of identity, and "The Devil Finds Work," a critique of American cinema. Baldwin's eloquent prose continues to illuminate contemporary issues of equality, justice, and social change.
Truth-telling, witness bearing, soul stirring writing Cornel West
Now available for the first time in nearly forty years, James Baldwin's only children's book Little Man, Little Man follows the day to day life of the four year old protagonist TJ and his friends in their 1970s Harlem neighborhood as they encounter the social realities of being black in America.
From one of the most important American novelists of the twentieth century—a novel of sexual, racial, political, artistic passions, set in Greenwich Village, Harlem, and France.Stunning for its emotional intensity and haunting sensuality, this book depicts men and women, blacks and whites, stripped of their masks of gender and race by love and hatred at the most elemental and sublime.
We are in Harlem, the black soul of New York City, in the era of Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles. The narrator of Baldwin�s novel is Tish nineteen, and pregnant. Her lover Fonny, father of her child, is in jail accused of rape. Flashbacks from their love affair are woven into the compelling struggle of two families to win justice for Fonny. To this love story James Baldwin brings a spare and impassioned intensity, charging it with universal resonance and power.
Features stories that explore the roots of love, murder and racial conflict. This book unlocks the concepts of history and prejudice and probes beneath the skin to the soul.
The collection features eighteen stories selected for their educational value and captivating narratives that have enchanted readers across generations. Each tale is connected to literary themes that are essential for an educated audience, offering both entertainment and insight into familiar subjects.
From "the best essayist in this country” (The New York Times Book Review) comes an incisive book-length essay about racism in American movies that challenges the underlying assumptions in many of the films that have shaped our consciousness. Baldwin’s personal reflections on movies gathered here in a book-length essay are also an appraisal of American racial politics. Offering a look at racism in American movies and a vision of America’s self-delusions and deceptions, Baldwin considers such films as In the Heat of the Night, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and The Exorcist. Here are our loves and hates, biases and cruelties, fears and ignorance reflected by the films that have entertained and shaped us. And here too is the stunning prose of a writer whose passion never diminished his struggle for equality, justice, and social change.
"This new collection presents James Baldwin the poet, including all nineteen poems from Jimmy's Blues, as well as all the poems from a limited-edition volume called Gypsy, of which only 325 copies were ever printed and which was in production at the time of his death. Known for his relentless honesty and startlingly prophetic insights on issues of race, gender, class, and poverty, Baldwin is just as enlightening and bold in his poetry as in his famous novels and essays. The poems range from the extended dramatic narratives of 'Staggerlee wonders' and 'Gypsy' to the lyrical beauty of 'Some days, ' which has been set to music and interpreted by such acclaimed artists as Audra McDonald. Nikky Finney's introductory essay reveals the importance, relevance, and rich rewards of these little-known works"--Jacket
“I am completely indebted to Jimmy Baldwin’s prose. It liberated me as a writer.”—Toni Morrison This collectible edition celebrates James Baldwin’s 100th-year anniversary, probing the shortcomings of the American protest novel and the harmful representations of Black identity in film and fiction Originally published in Notes of a Native Son, the essays “Autobiographical Notes,” “Everybody’s Protest Novel,” “Many Thousands Gone,” and “Carmen Jones: The Dark is Light Enough,” showcase Baldwin’s incisive voice as a social and literary critic. “Autobiographical Notes” outlines Baldwin’s journey as a Black writer and his hesitant transition from fiction to nonfiction. In the following essays, Baldwin explores the Black experience through the lens of popular media, critiquing the ways in which Black characters—in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Richard Wright’s novel Native Son, and the 1950s film Carmen Jones—are reduced to digestible caricatures. Everybody’s Protest Novel: Essays is the first of 3 special editions in the James Baldwin centennial anniversary series. Through this collection, Baldwin examines the façade of progress present in the novels of Black oppression. These essays showcase Baldwin’s profound ability to reveal the truth of the Black experience, exposing the failure of the protest novel, and the state of racial reckoning at the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement.
"James Baldwin was born for truth. It called upon him to tell it on the mountains, to preach it in Harlem, to sing it on the Left Bank in Paris. . . . He was a giant." — Maya Angelou This collectible edition celebrates James Baldwin’s 100th-year anniversary, delving into his years in France and Switzerland Originally published in Notes of a Native Son, the essays, "Encounter on the Seine: Black Meets Brown," "A Question of Identity," "Equal in Paris," and "Stranger in the Village" will appeal to readers interested in Baldwin's observations as a Black man overseas. During his transformative time in Europe, Baldwin uncovers what it means to be American, immersing the reader in his life as a foreigner, his troubling encounter with a Parisian prison, and his unprecedented arrival to a tiny Swiss village. This final collection in the Baldwin centennial anniversary series raises issues of identity, belonging, nationhood, and race within a global context. Encounter on the Seine: Essays showcases Baldwin’s strengths as a storyteller, revealing how his years in Paris transformed his understanding of American identity.
When David meets the sensual Giovanni in a bohemian bar, he is swept into a passionate love affair. But his girlfriend's return to Paris destroys everything. Unable to admit to the truth, David pretends the liaison never happened, while Giovanni's life descends into tragedy.
Drawing on Baldwin's own experiences of prejudice in an America violently divided by race, these searing essays blend the intensely personal with the political to envisage a better world.
This fully illustrated edition of a timeless classic features a new version by James Baldwin, who captures the spirit and style of the original. Renowned as one of the best books in the world, it invites readers to explore the adventures of Don Quixote through Baldwin's unique lens, blending literary tradition with fresh interpretation.
The book features biographical sketches of four iconic American figures, highlighting their contributions and legacies. It delves into the lives of George Washington, whose leadership shaped the nation; Benjamin Franklin, a polymath whose inventions and diplomacy were pivotal; Daniel Webster, a prominent orator and statesman; and Abraham Lincoln, whose presidency marked a transformative period in American history. Each profile offers insights into their character and the impact they had on the United States.
In a small Southern town, a white man murders a black man, then throws his body in the weeds. With this act of violence--which is loosely based on the notorious 1955 killing of Emmett Till--James Baldwin launches an unsparing and at times agonizing probe of the wounds of race. For where once a white storekeeper could have shot a boy like Richard Henry with impunity, times have changed. And centuries of brutality and fear, patronage and contempt, are about to erupt in a moment of truth as devastating as a shotgun blast.In his award-winning play, Baldwin turns a murder and its aftermath into an inquest in which even the most well-intentioned whites are implicated--and in which even a killer receives his share of compassion.
Gathers essays written during the sixties by such people as Norman Mailer, Marshall McLuhan, Tom Wolfe, Eldridge Cleaver, and others about the changes in art, politics, and the media during that decade
James Baldwin was a significant figure in American education, serving as Indiana's school superintendent for 18 years before becoming a prominent textbook editor and children's author. He specialized in legends, mythology, biography, and literature, creating a vast collection of educational materials. Among his notable works are the Baldwin Readers and the Harper Readers. With over thirty books about historical figures and classic tales, his publications reached an impressive 54 volumes, selling an estimated 26 million copies globally, including markets in China and Indonesia.
The collection features enduring tales that have significantly influenced Western culture, spanning letters, art, music, and drama. Originally used in U.S. public schools, these stories serve as a foundational primer for literature, captivating young readers with their charm and timeless appeal. James Baldwin's retellings bring these legends and historical narratives to life, ensuring their continued relevance and enjoyment.
I'm a monster. You can't marry me. Jay and Paul are both serving life sentences for homophobic murders. Incredibly, they fall in love and seek permission to marry. Inspired by real-life events, Kiss Marry Kill is a provocative new play that reimagines the first same-sex wedding in a UK prison. The original Dante or Die production featured live music from rapper Lady Lykez, and enveloped audiences in the private spaces and conversations of a world rarely seen. Kiss Marry Kill zeroes in on the limits of our compassion, challenging our assumptions and preconceptions around sexuality, and the criminal justice system. This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere Dante or Die tour starting in March 2024.
In this powerful work, award-winning author James Baldwin examines the Atlanta child murders that occurred between 1979 and 1980, contextualizing the events within the broader landscape of racial issues in America. With a blend of journalistic precision and essayistic depth, Baldwin highlights the significance of Atlanta—a city that proclaimed itself "too busy to hate"—while addressing the racial dynamics at play: the Black administration, the murdered Black children, and Wayne Williams, the Black man accused of the crimes. Baldwin's exploration transcends its historical moment, remaining strikingly relevant today. He confronts the difficult truths of American race relations, urging a reckoning with deeply rooted issues that challenge the notion of "justice for all." In his final book, Baldwin expresses an optimistic vision for America's potential to foster liberation from the constraints of national identity and territorial disputes. Though he acknowledges that he may not witness this change, he draws on his experiences and the legacy of the enslaved to assert the possibility of hope amid struggle. Baldwin's insights resonate powerfully, inviting readers to reflect on the ongoing journey toward justice and healing.
This book is a reproduction of the original work, preserving its content and essence for readers. It offers an opportunity to explore classic literature in its authentic form.
Go Tell It On The Mountain, first published in 1953, is Baldwin's first major work, a semi-autobiographical novel that has established itself as an American classic. With lyrical precision, psychological directness, resonating symbolic power, and a rage that is at once unrelenting and compassionate, Baldwin chronicles a fourteen-year-old boy's discovery of the terms of his identity as the stepson of the minister of a storefront Pentecostal church in Harlem one Saturday in March of 1935. Baldwin's rendering of his protagonist's spiritual, sexual, and moral struggle of self-invention opened new possibilities in the American language and in the way Americans understand themselves.
This deluxe edition features James Baldwin's poignant coming-of-age narrative, enriched by a new introduction from Roxane Gay. The book is presented in a visually striking package, enhancing its literary significance and appeal.
Play about faith and family and the gulf between black men and black women.
Travel is no longer a luxury and not always an entertainment. Many journeys need to be made‹to get home or away from an enemy, to work, to find a last resting place, or because someone has told you to go. This issue of Granta is about such journeys; you might call it necessary travel writing, with Decca Aitkenhead: looking for cheap sex and drugs; Manuel Bauer: a child¹s escape over the Himalayas; Isabel Hilton: what have they done to Beijing?; Ian Jack: the train crash that stopped Britain; Ryszrd Kapuscinski: in the forests of Cameroon; Ian McEwan: on the retreat to Dunkirk, 1940; John Ryle: the last Emperor makes his last journey; Dayanita Singh: inside a sanctuary for girls in Benares; Simon Winchester: how Britain and the US made a people homeless; plus the untold story of how the FBI pursued James Baldwin at home, revealed by James Campbell. Granta is the paperback magazine of new writing. Every issue features the best new fiction, reportage, memoir and photography, generally collected under a theme.
The story follows a man who, inspired by tales of chivalry, sets out on a quest to become a knight, accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. Their adventures blend humor and fantasy, as Quixote's vivid imagination often leads him into absurd situations, such as mistaking windmills for giants. Sancho, with his practical wisdom, balances Quixote's idealism. This dynamic duo has captivated readers for nearly four centuries, embodying the timeless themes of dreams versus reality and the nature of folly.
Focusing on Abraham Lincoln's journey, the biography explores his early life, political ascent, and pivotal role during the Civil War. It offers insights into his leadership and the challenges he faced, making it an informative resource for students of American history and those interested in understanding Lincoln's enduring legacy.
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Focusing on education and children's literature, the work of James Baldwin highlights his significant contributions as an educator and author during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Serving as the superintendent of Indiana's school system for 18 years, he became a prolific textbook editor and authored over thirty books, including the widely used Baldwin Readers. His retellings of legends, mythology, and biographies have reached an estimated 26 million copies sold globally, showcasing his lasting impact on children's education.
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James Baldwin, an influential American educator and author, made significant contributions to children's literature and education from the late 19th to early 20th century. Serving as Indiana's school superintendent for 18 years, he became a prolific textbook editor, creating essential reading materials such as the Baldwin Readers and the Harper Readers. With over thirty books focused on historical figures and classic tales, his works have reached an estimated 26 million copies sold globally, impacting young readers across various cultures.
"It comes as a great shock to discover that the country which is your birthplace and to which you owe your life and your identity, has not, in its whole system of reality, evolved any place for you". James Baldwin was one of America's most powerful analysts of the psychology of white supremacy. In this speech, delivered in 1965 at the Cambridge Union Society, he offers a devastating, but also strikingly empathetic, account of the role played by racism in American society. Eris Gems make available in the form of beautifully produced saddle-stitched booklets a series of outstanding short works of fiction and non-fiction.
James Baldwin was a uniquely prophetic voice in American letters. His brilliant and provocative essays made him the literary voice of the Civil Rights Era, and they continue to speak with powerful urgency to us today, whether in the swirling debate over the Black Lives Matter movement or in the words of Raoul Peck's documentary "I Am Not Your Negro." This book is the most comprehensive gathering of Baldwin's nonfiction ever published. With burning passion and jabbing, epigrammatic wit, Baldwin fearlessly articulated issues of race and democracy and American identity... Including: Notes of a Native Son / Nobody Knows My Name / The Fire Next Time / No Name in the Street / The Devil Finds Work / and other Essays...
In The Drowned Earth heroes and villains risk the hazards of the wild for glorious riches, and ancient technologies!- Nature has reclaimed the earth.- Pre-historic monsters rule the wilds.- Ruined cities guard the secrets of the past.Now a New Enlightenment has dawned, and the glimmer of civilisation has begun to shine.The fight to control the future is on.WHICH SIDE WILL YOU TAKE?
A Collection of Writings from Henry David Thoreau to Joseph Heller
Roman | »Ein Roman der großen Gefühle. Bewegend, kraftvoll, sprachgewaltig.« Theresa Hübner, WDR
ein Drehbuch Ungekürzte Ausg. 1974 136 S. Softcover Reinbek (bei Hamburg) : Rowohlt,
Diese Sonderausgabe vereinigt erstmalig die Erzählungen des bedeutenden amerikanischen Autors, der mit seinen Romanen und Essays Weltruhm gewann als ein leidenschaftlicher Anwalt der Rechtlosen. Auch hier variiert er ergreifend sein großes Thema: Nicht Hass predigen, sondern sich von ihm befreien
Ein Roman über Rassismus, Homosexualität, sexuellen Missbrauch, die Kraft der Liebe und der Musik
James Baldwin reist erstmals im Sommer 1951 nach Leukerbad, das, so denkt der Schriftsteller, wenig Ablenkung und somit optimale Voraussetzungen zum Schreiben bieten würde. Die sechshundert Menschen, die in dem von Bergen umringten Walliser Dorf leben, wo es kein Kino gibt und keine Bank, keine Bücherei und kein Theater, haben noch nie einen Schwarzen gesehen, die Kinder rufen ihm »N***r!« hinterher. Im Winter kehrt Baldwin noch zweimal zurück, schließt hier seinen ersten Roman ab und verfasst den Essay »Ein Fremder im Dorf«, der 1953 im Harper’s Magazine erscheint. Ausgehend von der Erfahrung, der einzige Schwarze in einem ausschließlich von Weißen bewohnten Dorf zu sein, schreibt Baldwin über Rassismus und die Geschichte weißer Vorherrschaft. Mehr als sechzig Jahre später, im Sommer 2014, reist Teju Cole nach Leukerbad, Baldwins Essay im Gepäck. In »Schwarzer Körper« tritt Cole mit Baldwin in den Dialog. Sind die älteren Menschen, denen er auf der Straße begegnet, die Kinder von damals? Das Dorf ist gewachsen. Cole ist kein »staunenswerter Anblick«, ist nicht häufiger verstohlenen Blicken ausgesetzt als in Zürich oder New York. Sechzig Jahre trennen die beiden Autoren, ein Ort führt sie zusammen, und obwohl sich die Dinge geändert haben, besteht der Rassismus fort.
11 fünf aus "Notes of a Native Son" und sechs aus "Nobody Knows My Name".
