Two epistolary essays provide a personal and historical lens on race in America for readers
Impactful rhetoric and vivid storytelling challenge readers to confront the legacy of racism
Offers both historical context and contemporary relevance for ongoing conversations about identity and justice
Includes insights from acclaimed contemporary voices such as Ta-Nehisi Coates for added resonance
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A national bestseller when it first appeared in 1963, The Fire Next Time galvanized the nation and gave passionate voice to the emerging civil rights movement. At 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 intensely personal and pro
Author
James Baldwin
Publisher
Vintage
Publication Date
December 1, 1992
ISBN-13
9780679744726
Page Count
128
Book Cover Type
Paperback
Genre
History, Society & Culture, Literature
Language
English
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One of my favorite books of all time by one of my favorite authors of all time. Baldwin is a genius and a master wordsmith. The way he writes about love is refreshing and his analysis of religion is so relatable for me. Everyone should real this book - and any book written by Baldwin. I haven’t read them all yet but I’m working my way there.
