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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 Baldwins 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 Baldwins 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 Baldwins strengths as a storyteller, revealing how his years in Paris transformed his understanding of American identity.
Author: James Baldwin
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Beacon Press
Published: 08/06/2024
Series: James Baldwin Centennial
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.10h x 5.10w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780807018675
Language: English
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