Difference between revisions of "James Baldwin"
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Novelist and playwright, notably for the books 'Go Tell it on the Mountain' (semi-autobiographical, 1953), 'Giovanni's Room' (1956), and 'Another Country' (1962). All are noted for inclusion of homosexuality. Critically praised writer, but he created controversy in the black community. Social, civil rights, and political activist. | Novelist and playwright, notably for the books 'Go Tell it on the Mountain' (semi-autobiographical, 1953), 'Giovanni's Room' (1956), and 'Another Country' (1962). All are noted for inclusion of homosexuality. Critically praised writer, but he created controversy in the black community. Social, civil rights, and political activist. | ||
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* http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/james-baldwin/about-the-author/59/ | * http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/james-baldwin/about-the-author/59/ | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:40, 9 May 2017
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1924 - 1987
Occupation
Writer
Description
Novelist and playwright, notably for the books 'Go Tell it on the Mountain' (semi-autobiographical, 1953), 'Giovanni's Room' (1956), and 'Another Country' (1962). All are noted for inclusion of homosexuality. Critically praised writer, but he created controversy in the black community. Social, civil rights, and political activist.
