James Baldwin: Artist on Fire : a Portrait
- ISBN-10
- 0718134036
- ISBN-13
- 9780718134037
- Series
- James Baldwin
- Category
- African American authors
- Pages
- 412
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Author
- William J. Weatherby
Description
A long-time friend of the writer and social critic traces his development and journey from Harlem, to Paris, and finally back to America and discusses his lifelong dedication to articulate the intricacies of race relations and human struggle.
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