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Giovanni's Room

by James Baldwin ...

Series series Vintage International
James Baldwin’s groundbreaking novel whose frank exploration of sexuality and self-acceptance was decades ahead of its time—named one of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the past 100 years“Baldwin writes . . . with unusual candor and yet with such dignity and intensity.”—The New York TimesIn 1950s Paris, a young American expatriate finds himself caught between his repressed desires and ... Read more

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James Baldwin’s groundbreaking novel whose frank exploration of sexuality and self-acceptance was decades ahead of its time—named one of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the past 100 years“Baldwin writes . . . with unusual candor and yet with such dignity and intensity.”—The New York TimesIn 1950s Paris, a young American expatriate finds himself caught between his repressed desires and
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Another Country

by James Baldwin ...

Series series Vintage International
**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.“Brilliant and fiercely told.”—The New York Times**One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 YearsStunning for its emotional intensity and haunting sensuality, this book depicts men and women, blacks and ... Read more

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**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.“Brilliant and fiercely told.”—The New York Times**One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 YearsStunning for its emotional intensity and haunting sensuality, this book depicts men and women, blacks and
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Go Tell It on the Mountain

by James Baldwin ...

Drawing on James Baldwin's own boyhood in a religious community in 1930s Harlem, his first novel tells the story of young Johnny Grimes. Johnny is destined to become a preacher like his father, Gabriel, at the Temple of the Fire Baptized, where the church swells with song and it is as if 'the Holy Ghost were riding on the air'. But he feels only scalding hatred for Gabriel, whose fear and ... Read more

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Drawing on James Baldwin's own boyhood in a religious community in 1930s Harlem, his first novel tells the story of young Johnny Grimes. Johnny is destined to become a preacher like his father, Gabriel, at the Temple of the Fire Baptized, where the church swells with song and it is as if 'the Holy Ghost were riding on the air'. But he feels only scalding hatred for Gabriel, whose fear and
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The Fire Next Time

by James Baldwin ...

Series series Vintage International
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The book that galvanized the nation, gave voice to the emerging civil rights movement in the 1960s—and still lights the way to understanding race in America today. • "The finest essay I’ve ever read.” —Ta-Nehisi CoatesAt once a powerful evocation of James Baldwin's early life in Harlem and a disturbing examination of the consequences of racial injustice, the book is an ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The book that galvanized the nation, gave voice to the emerging civil rights movement in the 1960s—and still lights the way to understanding race in America today. • "The finest essay I’ve ever read.” —Ta-Nehisi CoatesAt once a powerful evocation of James Baldwin's early life in Harlem and a disturbing examination of the consequences of racial injustice, the book is an
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James Baldwin: The Last Interview

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by James Baldwin, Quincy Troupe ...

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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 ... Read more

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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
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If Beale Street Could Talk

by James Baldwin ...

Series series Vintage International
James Baldwin's timeless, bestselling novel of love and solidarity in the face of injustice—the beloved classic that inspired the major motion picture directed by Barry Jenkins“One of the best books James Baldwin has ever written—perhaps the best of all.”—The Philadelphia InquirerTish is nineteen years old and in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child. Tish and Fonny have ... Read more

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James Baldwin's timeless, bestselling novel of love and solidarity in the face of injustice—the beloved classic that inspired the major motion picture directed by Barry Jenkins“One of the best books James Baldwin has ever written—perhaps the best of all.”—The Philadelphia InquirerTish is nineteen years old and in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child. Tish and Fonny have
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Go Tell It on the Mountain

by James Baldwin ...

Series series Vintage International
James Baldwin’s bestselling first novel—a coming-of-age story that depicts incredible resilience in pursuit of self-invention, now hailed as an American classic“A novel of extraordinary sensitivity and poetry.”—Chicago TribuneOriginally published in 1953, Go Tell It on the Mountain was James Baldwin’s first major work, based in part on his own childhood in Harlem. With lyrical precision, ... Read more

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James Baldwin’s bestselling first novel—a coming-of-age story that depicts incredible resilience in pursuit of self-invention, now hailed as an American classic“A novel of extraordinary sensitivity and poetry.”—Chicago TribuneOriginally published in 1953, Go Tell It on the Mountain was James Baldwin’s first major work, based in part on his own childhood in Harlem. With lyrical precision,
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Hero Tales

by James Baldwin ...

"Hero Tales" is a collection of short stories written by James Baldwin. The book features tales of heroism and valor, often drawing inspiration from mythology, folklore, and historical events. James Baldwin (18411925) was an American educator, author, and editor who contributed significantly to children's literature.In "Hero Tales," Baldwin likely presents narratives that celebrate virtues such as ... Read more

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"Hero Tales" is a collection of short stories written by James Baldwin. The book features tales of heroism and valor, often drawing inspiration from mythology, folklore, and historical events. James Baldwin (18411925) was an American educator, author, and editor who contributed significantly to children's literature.In "Hero Tales," Baldwin likely presents narratives that celebrate virtues such as
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Going to Meet the Man

Stories

by James Baldwin ...

Series series Vintage International
A major collection of short fiction—including the story "Sonny's Blues"—by one of America’s most important writers, exploring the wounds racism leaves in both its victims and its perpetrators.In this modern classic, "there's no way not to suffer. But you try all kinds of ways to keep from drowning in it." The men and women in these eight short fictions grasp this truth on an elemental level, and ... Read more

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A major collection of short fiction—including the story "Sonny's Blues"—by one of America’s most important writers, exploring the wounds racism leaves in both its victims and its perpetrators.In this modern classic, "there's no way not to suffer. But you try all kinds of ways to keep from drowning in it." The men and women in these eight short fictions grasp this truth on an elemental level, and
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Robinson Crusoe

Written Anew for Children

by James Baldwin ...

Illustrated by Reginald Bathurst Birch ...

IN the year 1719 an Englishman whose name was Daniel Defoe wrote a very long story, which he called "The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe." His story was not designed for children, and therefore it contained a great deal of hard reading. There was much in it, however, that was interesting to young people, and from that day to this, the marvelous tale of Robinson Crusoe has been a ... Read more

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IN the year 1719 an Englishman whose name was Daniel Defoe wrote a very long story, which he called "The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe." His story was not designed for children, and therefore it contained a great deal of hard reading. There was much in it, however, that was interesting to young people, and from that day to this, the marvelous tale of Robinson Crusoe has been a
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The Story of Siegfried

by James Baldwin ...

"The Story of Siegfried" is a retelling of the ancient Germanic and Norse legends surrounding the hero Siegfried, who is often associated with the Nibelungenlied and the Völsunga Saga. The narrative follows Siegfried's adventures, including his battle with the dragon Fafnir and his quest for the treasure of the Nibelungs.James Baldwin's retelling of myths and legends was aimed at young readers and ... Read more

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"The Story of Siegfried" is a retelling of the ancient Germanic and Norse legends surrounding the hero Siegfried, who is often associated with the Nibelungenlied and the Völsunga Saga. The narrative follows Siegfried's adventures, including his battle with the dragon Fafnir and his quest for the treasure of the Nibelungs.James Baldwin's retelling of myths and legends was aimed at young readers and
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The Evidence of Things Not Seen

Reissued Edition

by James Baldwin ...

Playboy Best Nonfiction award for 1981“To grapple with the pervasiveness of American racism, we can always turn to James Baldwin. You cannot help but admire his words in this volume as they remain as relevant today as when they first appeared.” —Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an AntiracistIn his last book, Baldwin excavates American race relations to expose the hard-to-face, ingrained issues ... Read more

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Playboy Best Nonfiction award for 1981“To grapple with the pervasiveness of American racism, we can always turn to James Baldwin. You cannot help but admire his words in this volume as they remain as relevant today as when they first appeared.” —Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an AntiracistIn his last book, Baldwin excavates American race relations to expose the hard-to-face, ingrained issues
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